High noise levels produced during operation of fans and compressors
can be reduced by using
(A) Mufflers (silencers)
(B) Acoustic absorbent
(C) Lagging of noisy duct
(D) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Mufflers (silencers)

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