# GATE2015-2-13

Which of the following statements regarding a Rankine cycle with reheating are TRUE?

1. increase in average temperature of heat addition
2. reduction in thermal efficiency
3. drier steam at the turbine exit
1. only $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are correct
2. only $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ are correct
3. only $(i)$ and $(iii)$ are correct
4. $(i)$, $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ are correct

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