Q 53. Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion [A] and the Reason [R].
Assertion [A]: Condenser is an essential equipment in a steam power plant. Reason [R]: For the same mass flow rate and the same pressure rise, a water pump requires substantially less power than a steam compressor.
(A) Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct reason for [A].
(B) Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is NOT the correct reason for [A].
(C) [A] is true but [R] is false
(D) [A] is false but [R] is true.
Answer: (D)
Explanation: