Which one of the following describes a reason for designing centrifugal pumps with suction nozzles that are larger than their discharge nozzles?
A. Increases total pump head by increasing the velocity head at the suction of the pump.
B. Increases the differential pressure across the pump by decreasing pump head loss.
C. Increases pump available net positive suction head by decreasing head loss at the pump suction.
D. Increases pump capacity by decreasing turbulence at the suction of the pump.
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Answer: C
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