In a reciprocating air compressor, the compression work per kg of air

[A]. increases as clearance volume increases
[B]. decreases as clearance volume increases
[C]. is independent of clearance volume
[D]. increases as clearance volume decreases
✅ The correct answer is option C.

The facing is an operation of

[A]. bevelling the extreme end of a workpiece
[B]. embossing a diamond shaped pattern on the surface of a workpiece
[C]. reducing the diameter of a workpiece over a very narrow surface
[D]. machining the ends of a workpiece to produce a flat surface square with the axis
✅ The correct answer is option D.