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In a reaction turbine, when steam flows through the fixed blades,

a.

pressure increases while velocity decreases

b.

pressure decreases while velocity increases

c.

pressure and velocity both decreases

d.

pressure and velocity both increases

Answer: (b).pressure decreases while velocity increases

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