Question

Auxiliary ports are used for aircraft carburetors to compensate for the _____________ in density of air at high altitudes.

(a) increase

(b) stable

(c) loss

(d) none of the mentioned

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Answer 1

Correct option is (c) loss

For explanation I would say: For practical purposes, the auxiliary ports are used for aircraft carburetors to compensate for the loss in density of air at high altitudes.