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Q1.	An alternator coupled to a ____ runs at slow speed, as compared to as compared to others
A.	diesel engine [Wrong Answer]
B.	hydraulic turbine [Correct Answer]
C.	steam turbine [Wrong Answer]
D.	gas turbine [Wrong Answer]
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