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By fitting an air vessel to the reciprocating pump, there is always a saving of work done and subsequently saving of power. This saving in case of a single acting reciprocating pump is

A. 39.2%

B. 48.8%

C. 84.8%

D. 88.4%

Answer: Option C


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