In impulse turbines, when friction is neglected, the relative velocity – McqOptions

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1.	In impulse turbines, when friction is neglected, the relative velocity of steam at outlet tip of the blade is __________ the relative velocity of steam at inlet tip of the blade.
A.	equal to
B.	less than
C.	greater than
Answer» B. less than

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