The efficiency of an impulse turbine is maximum when (where Vb = Blade speed, V = Absolute velocity of steam entering the blade, and α = Nozzle angle)
Vb = 0.5 V cosα
Vb = V cosα
Vb = 0.5 V² cosα
Vb = V² cosα
Correct Answer :
A. Vb = 0.5 V cosα
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