How many CCs of liquid can the moisture trap hold before any water enters the absorbent material?

• A. 100 cc
• B. 200 cc
• C. 400 cc
• D. 300 cc

Answer: (B)

The moisture trap serves as a buffer between condensation and the absorbent material. It must hold liquid until it can no longer prevent moisture from reaching the absorbent, so no water enters the absorbent during normal operation. The designed capacity that fits this balance is two hundred cubic centimeters—enough to collect typical condensate without letting the absorbent get wetted too soon. If the trap were smaller, water would reach the absorbent more quickly; if larger, you’d carry more liquid than necessary, delaying the absorbent’s protection.