Capacity & power requirement for an air compressor working at high altitude compared to sea-level will be (A) More (B) Less (C) Same (D) Either more or less; depends on the climatic conditions

Capacity & power requirement for an air compressor working at high altitude compared to sea-level will be
(A) More
(B) Less
(C) Same
(D) Either more or less; depends on the climatic conditions
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(B) Less
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