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A compressor at high altitudes will require ________ power.

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Correct Answer: Option C
At high altitudes, the air density decreases, which means that there is less oxygen available for combustion in engines and compressors.

To compensate for this reduction in air density, a compressor must work harder to intake and compress the air to achieve the desired pressure levels. As a result, the compressor will require more power to maintain its performance and efficiency under these conditions.

This increased power demand is necessary to overcome the challenges posed by the thinner atmosphere, ensuring that the system operates effectively even at elevated altitudes.
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Mohd Faizan
Mohd Faizan 7 months ago
I think correct ans will be less power
Ashish Kumar
Ashish Kumar 2 years ago
Wrong it should take more power as the density of air is less on high altitudes so the compressor has to work alot and by that it will need more power.