In a turbine installation gross head is defined as – McqOptions

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1.	In a turbine installation gross head is defined as
A.	The difference of level between the head race and the tail race
B.	The difference of level between reservoir and downstream
C.	The difference of head between axis of turbine to discharge stream level
D.	The head actually used in developing power
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. The difference of level between reservoir and downstream

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