The efficiency of reaction turbine is maximum when (where α = Angle made by the absolute velocity V at inlet)
Vb = 0.5 V cosα
Vb = V cos α
Vb = 0.5 V² cosα
Vb = V² cosα
Correct Answer :
B. Vb = V cos α
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