The performance of a simple Rankine cycle is

Question

Direction: Each of the next consists of two statements, one labeled as the ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statement carefully and select the answer to these items using the codes given below:

Codes:

1.  Both A and R are indidually true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Bothe A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

 Assertion (A): The performance of a simple Rankine cycle is not sensitive to the efficiency of the feed pump.     

Reason (R): The network ratio is practically unity for a Rankine cycle.