If V, U and Vr represent the absolute velocity of fluid, velocity of blade, and relative velocity of fluid, and suffix i and o stand for entry and exit conditions, then in a rotary machine whose degree of reaction is…

Ram-jet engine__________________? A. is self-operating at zero flight speedB. is not self-operating at zero^flight speed C. requires no air for its operation D. produces a jet consisting of plasma E. none of the above