Capacity & power requirement for an air compressor working at high altitude compared to sea-level will be_______________?

Correct answer: B. Less

  • A. More
  • B. Less
  • C. Same
  • D. Either more or less; depends on the climatic conditions

Explanation

At high altitude, atmospheric pressure and air density are lower, so a compressor handles less mass of air for the same displacement and generally requires less power. Its volumetric capacity may be similar, but its mass capacity decreases.

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