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Parsons turbine: impulse or reaction? Identify the correct classification of a Parsons turbine stage. Choose the correct option.

Q: Parsons turbine: impulse or reaction? Identify the correct classification of a Parsons turbine stage. Choose the correct option.

Concept The Parsons turbine uses roughly 50% reaction per stage; pressure drop is shared between fixed and moving blades. Hence it is an impulse–reaction type. Final Answer Impulse–reaction turbine

Difficulty: Easy

Simple impulse turbine
Simple reaction turbine
Impulse–reaction turbine
None of these

Correct Answer: Impulse–reaction turbine

Explanation:

Concept
The Parsons turbine uses roughly 50% reaction per stage; pressure drop is shared between fixed and moving blades. Hence it is an impulse–reaction type.

Final Answer
Impulse–reaction turbine

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