I need the answer quickly The three jet Pelton wheel is required to generate 10,000 kW under a net head of 400 m.The blade at outlet is 15° and the reduction in the relative velocity while passing over theblade is 5%. If the overall efficiency of the wheel is 80%, C = 0.98 and the speed ratio =0.46, then find: (i) the diameter of the jet, (ii) total flow (iii) the force exerted by a jet onthe buckets (iv) The speed of the runner.

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