In centrifugal pumps, cavitation occurs, when pressure of the impeller – McqOptions

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1.	In centrifugal pumps, cavitation occurs, when pressure of the impeller eye or vane becomes_______________?
A.	Less than atmospheric pressure
B.	More than liquid vapor pressure
C.	Less than liquid vapor pressure
D.	More than atmospheric pressure
Answer» D. More than atmospheric pressure

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