The advantage of a constant speed propeller over a fixed pitch propeller is:  
a. Higher maximum thrust available  
b. Higher maximum efficiency  
c. More blade surface area available  
d. Nearly maximum efficiency over wide speed range

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d. Nearly maximum efficiency over wide speed range

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