Question

In an outward flow reaction turbine

a.

the water flows parallel to the axis of the wheel

b.

the water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel

c.

the water enters the wheel at the outer periphery and then flows towards the centre of the wheel

d.

the flow of water is partly radial and partly axial

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Answer: (b).the water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel

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