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The jet ratio is defined as the ratio of the

diameter of jet to the diameter of Pelton wheel
velocity of jet to the velocity of Pelton wheel
diameter of Pelton wheel to the diameter of jet
velocity of Pelton wheel to the velocity of jet

Correct Answer: diameter of Pelton wheel to the diameter of jet

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