The jet ratio is defined as the ratio of the - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Quiz

Mechanical Engineering : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)

The jet ratio is defined as the ratio of the

Diameter of jet to the diameter of Pelton wheel

Velocity of jet to the velocity of Pelton wheel

Velocity of Pelton wheel to the velocity of jet

Diameter of Pelton wheel to the diameter of jet

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Diameter of Pelton wheel to the diameter of jet

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