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The number of buckets on the periphery of a Pelton wheel is given by

A. $$\frac{{\text{D}}}{{2{\text{d}}}} + 5$$

B. $$\frac{{\text{D}}}{{2{\text{d}}}} + 10$$

C. $$\frac{{\text{D}}}{{2{\text{d}}}} + 15$$

D. $$\frac{{\text{D}}}{{2{\text{d}}}} + 20$$

Answer: Option C


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