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The water in a jet propelled boat is drawn through the openings facing the direction of motion of the boat. The efficiency of propulsion is given by

A. $$\frac{{2{\text{v}}}}{{{{\text{V}}_{\text{r}}} - {\text{v}}}}$$

B. $$\frac{{2{\text{v}}}}{{{{\text{V}}_{\text{r}}} + {\text{v}}}}$$

C. $$\frac{{\text{V}}}{{{{\text{V}}_{\text{r}}} - {\text{v}}}}$$

D. $$\frac{{\text{V}}}{{{{\text{V}}_{\text{r}}} + {\text{v}}}}$$

Answer: Option B


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