In a Brayton cycle (gas turbine), the working fluid is:

A Steam

B Air (or combustion gases)

C Refrigerant

D Water

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Brayton cycle: compressor → combustor → turbine → exhaust. Working fluid is air/combustion gases.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In a Brayton cycle (gas turbine), the working fluid is:" is Option B: Air (or combustion gases).

The other options — A) Steam, C) Refrigerant, D) Water — are incorrect for this FE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Brayton cycle: compressor → combustor → turbine → exhaust. Working fluid is air/combustion gases.

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In a Brayton cycle (gas turbine), the working fluid is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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