The pressure and temperature conditions of air at the suction of compressor are

A Atmospheric
B Slightly more than atmospheric
C Slightly less than atmospheric
D Pressure slightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than atmospheric

Correct Answer: Pressure slightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than atmospheric

The pressure and temperature conditions of air at the suction of compressor are Pressure slightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than atmospheric
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