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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