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The EMC-RH data is fitted to Henderson’s equation. Which of the following is true about the relative humidity with respect to food technology terminology?

(a) It is also called water activity

(b) It is irrelevant with respect to food technology

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

The question was asked in final exam.

My question is based upon Unit Operations topic in chapter Heat Transfer Equipment, Microwave Heating, Evaporation, Diffusion and Mass Transfer and Dehydration of Food Engineering

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The correct answer is (a) It is also called water activity

For explanation I would say: Relative humidity is also called water activity in food technology.

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