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1. Load factor of a power station is defined as

(a) maximum demand/average load
(b) average load x maximum demand
(c) average load/maximum demand
(d) (average load x maximum demand)172
Ans: c

2. Load factor of a power station is generally

(a) equal to unity  
(b) less than unity
(c) more than unity
(d) equal to zero Diversity factor is always
Ans: b

3. The load factor of domestic load is usually

(a) 10 to 15%
(b) 30 to 40%
(c) 50 to 60%
(d) 60 to 70%
Ans: a

4. Annual depreciation cost is calculated by

(a)     sinkingfund method
(b)     straight line method
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above
Ans: c

5. Depreciation charges are high in case of

(a) thermal plant  
(b) diesel plant
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