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The relation between hydraulic efficiency (ηh), mechanical efficiency (ηm) and overall efficiency (ηo) ) is

ηh = ηo x ηm
ηm = ηo x ηh
ηo = ηh x ηm
none of these

Correct Answer: ηo = ηh x ηm

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