What is the horsepower developed by the wheel


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Q: The waterwheel in Fig is being driven at 200 r/min by a 150-ft/s jet of water at 20°C. The jet diameter is 2.5 in. Assuming no losses, what is the horsepower developed by the wheel? For what speed O r/min will the horsepower developed be a maximum? Assume that there are many buckets on the waterwheel.

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