A centrifugal pump is operating normally in a closed cooling water system.
If system pressure is increased by 10 psi, the available net positive suction head (NPSH) for the pump will __________; and the pump mass flow rate will __________.
(Assume the water density does not change and the minimum required NPSH for the pump is maintained.)
A. increase; increase
B. increase; remain the same
C. decrease; decrease
D. decrease; remain the same
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Answer: B
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