Cavitation occurs in a centrifugal pump when the suction pressure is – McqOptions

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1.	Cavitation occurs in a centrifugal pump when the suction pressure is
A.	less than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature.
B.	greater than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature.
C.	equal to the vapour pressure.
D.	equal to the developed head.
Answer» B. greater than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature.

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