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A reaction turbine is working under a head of 10 m with an average discharge of 700 m'/min. The overall efficiency is 90 % and the generator speed is 200 rpm. Find its specific speed.

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A reaction turbine is working under a head of 10 m with an
average discharge of 700 m'/min. The overall efficiency is
90 % and the generator speed is 200 rpm. Find its specific
speed.
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