The Greater Efficiency Achieved with the Curved Blades of a Pelton

question 53

Multiple Choice

The greater efficiency achieved with the curved blades of a Pelton wheel is due to

• A)bouncing.
• B)greater time of water impact.
• C)rotational momentum.
• D)divided impulse.

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