In a centrifugal compressor, the air enters the impeller axially and leaves the vane radially.

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• The compressor capacity will be __________ if the temperature of intake air is lowest.
• Workdone by an air compressor __________ upon the way in which the air is compressed.
• A rocket engine uses __________ for the combustion of its fuel.
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