Theoretical power required (in watts) to drive a reciprocating pump is – McqOptions

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1.	Theoretical power required (in watts) to drive a reciprocating pump is (where w = Specific weight of liquid to be pumped in N/m 3 , Q = Discharge of the pump in m 3 /s, H s = Suction head in metres, and H d = Delivery head in metres)
A.	wQH s
B.	wQH d
C.	wQ ( H s - H d )
D.	wQ ( H s + H d )
Answer» E.

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