Which component holds granules prior to compression?

• A. Hopper
• B. Punch
• C. Die Cavity
• D. Cam Tracks

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how powder is stored and fed into the tablet press before compression. The hopper acts as the storage reservoir above the feed system, holding the granules and delivering them in a controlled way into the feeder that places material into the die cavity. This staging area is what ensures a consistent supply of material for each compression stroke.

The die cavity is the hollow space where the tablet shape is formed during compression, the punch provides the force to compress, and the cam tracks control the motion of the punches. So the component that holds granules prior to compression is the hopper.