Question is ⇒ High load factor indicates, Options are ⇒ (A) cost of generation per unit power is increased, (B) total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time, (C) total plant capacity is not properly utilised for most of the time, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ High load factor indicates, Options are ⇒ (A) cost of generation per unit power is increased, (B) total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time, (C) total plant capacity is not properly utilised for most of the time, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	High load factor indicates
A.	cost of generation per unit power is increased [Wrong Answer]
B.	total plant capacity is utilised for most of the time [Correct Answer]
C.	total plant capacity is not properly utilised for most of the time [Wrong Answer]
D.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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