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Question is ⇒ Generators for peak load plants are usually designed for maximum efficiency at, Options are ⇒ (A) 25 to 50 percent full load, (B) 50 to 75 percent full load, (C) full load, (D) 25 percent overload, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Generators for peak load plants are usually designed for maximum efficiency at
A.	25 to 50 percent full load [Wrong Answer]
B.	50 to 75 percent full load [Correct Answer]
C.	full load [Wrong Answer]
D.	25 percent overload [Wrong Answer]
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