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Which of the following is turbine is used for medium heads ranging from 25 to 150 meters?

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Which of the following is turbine is used for medium heads ranging from 25 to 150 meters?

(a) Pelton turbine

(b) Kaplan turbine

(c) Francis turbine

(d) Propeller turbine

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The correct option is (c) Francis turbine

Easiest explanation: For high heads over 150 meters, a low-speed turbine like Pelton wheel is suitable. Francis turbine is used for medium heads varying from 25 to 150 meters and for low heads, Kaplan and propeller turbines are used.

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