Steam acts only on one side of the piston in _____ | Mcqs

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Steam acts only on one side of the piston in _____

A) Single acting reciprocating pump	B) Double acting reciprocating pump
C) Compound reciprocating steam engine	D) High speed reciprocating steam engine

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Single acting reciprocating pump

Explanation: In case of single acting reciprocating steam engine, steam acts on one side of the piston. The other side of the piston is open to atmosphere. But in case of double acting reciprocating steam engine, steam acts on both the sides of the reciprocating steam engine, alternatively.

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