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What will be the water power which is required to discharge liquid at the rate of 30 litres/min at 30 kg/cm^2 pressure?

(a) 2.39 KW

(b) 9.86 KW

(c) 1.47 KW

(d) 2.08 KW

I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Question is from Plant Protection Equipments topic in portion Plant Protection Equipments of Farm Machinery

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Right choice is (c) 1.47 KW

Explanation: Water power = \(\frac{discharge*head}{1000} \)

Water power = \(\frac{30*9.8}{60}*\frac{30*10}{1000} \) = 1.47 KW

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