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The flow ratio of Francis turbine is defined as the ratio of the

velocity of flow at inlet to the theoretical jet velocity
theoretical velocity of jet to the velocity of flow at inlet
velocity of runner at inlet to the velocity of flow at inlet
none of the above

Correct Answer: velocity of flow at inlet to the theoretical jet velocity

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