A hydroelectric scheme operating under a head of 80 m will be classified as
A)low head scheme
B)medium head scheme
C)high head scheme
D)none of the above

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Hydroelectric schemes are classified based on the head, which is the height from which water falls. A high head scheme typically involves heads of more than 30 meters. Since 80 meters is significantly higher than this threshold, it is classified as a high head scheme.

A Hydroelectric Scheme Operating Under a Head of 80 M