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Q. An axial compressor that generates a stagnation pressure ratio of 4.0, operates with inlet and exit stagnation temperatures of 300 K and 480 K, respectively. If the ratio of specific heats (𝛾) is 1.4, the isentropic efficiency of the compressor is
(A) 0.94
(B) 0.81
(C) 0.72
(D) 0.63
Ans: 0.81