Question: A Pelton wheel develops 1750 kW under a head of 100 metres while running at 200 r.p.m. and discharging 2500 litres of water per second. The unit power of the wheel is

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A : 0.25 kW

B : 0.75 kW

C : 1.75 kW

D : 3.75 kW

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