The delivery pressure of boiler feed water pump compared to the boiler steam pressure is (A) Same (B) Slightly less (C) Slightly more (D) Much more

The delivery pressure of boiler feed water pump compared to the boiler steam pressure is
(A) Same
(B) Slightly less
(C) Slightly more
(D) Much more
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