What is the basic principle of turbines?

A. They utilize fluid force to turn a rotor.
B. They convert potential energy into kinetic energy.
C. They convert mechanical energy into kinetic energy.
D. They convert mechanical energy into potential energy.


A. Correct. While the different turbine types vary in how they work, all of them use the same basic principles; they utilize a fluid force to turn a rotor.
B. Incorrect. While the different turbine types vary in how they work, all of them use the same basic principles; they utilize a fluid force to turn a rotor.
C. Incorrect. While the different turbine types vary in how they work, all of them use the same basic principles; they utilize a fluid force to turn a rotor.
D. Incorrect. While the different turbine types vary in how they work, all of them use the same basic principles; they utilize a fluid force to turn a rotor.

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