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The specific speed of a hydraulic turbine depends upon

A. speed and power developed
B. discharge and power developed
C. speed and head of water
D. speed, power developed and head of water

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D BECAUSE SPECIFIC SPEED IS A FUNCTION OF POWER SPEED AND HEAD.
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