A jet of water enters and leaves a fixed curved vane tangentially. The force of the jet along normal to the vane is (where ? and ? = Inlet and outlet angles of the jet respectively)
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1. In an outward flow reaction turbine
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A. the water flows parallel to the axis of the wheel
B. the water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel
C. the water enters the wheel at the outer periphery and then flows towards the centre of the wheel
D. the flow of water is partly radial and partly axial
Correct Answer: the water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel
2. The water in a jet propelled boat is drawn through the openings facing the direction of motion of the boat. The efficiency of propulsion is given by
10. The specific speed of a centrifugal pump may be defined as the speed of an imaginary pump, identical with the given pump, which will discharge one litre of water, while it is being raised through a head of one metre.