Turbine impeller (A) Produces only radial current (B) Produces only tangential current (C) Is effective over wide range of viscosities (D) Does not produce tangential current

Turbine impeller
(A) Produces only radial current
(B) Produces only tangential current
(C) Is effective over wide range of viscosities
(D) Does not produce tangential current
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(C) Is effective over wide range of viscosities
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