3. The force exerted (in newton) by a jetof water impinging normally on a fixed plate is (where w = Specific weight of water in N/m3, a = Cross-sectional area of jet in m2, and V = Velocity of jet in m/s)
Correct Answer: workdone on the wheel to the energy (or head of water) actually supplied to the turbine
8. A Pelton wheel develops 1750 kW under a head of 100 metres while running at 200 r.p.m. and discharging 2500 litres of water per second. The unit speed of the wheel is
