On the pressure-enthalpy diagram, condensation and desuperheating is represented by a horizontal line because the process

A Involves no change in volume
B Takes place at constant temperature
C Takes place at constant entropy
D Takes place at constant pressure

Correct Answer: Takes place at constant pressure

On the pressure-enthalpy diagram, condensation and desuperheating is represented by a horizontal line because the process Takes place at constant pressure
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