The power transmitted through the pipe is maximum when the head lost due to friction is equal to (A) One-fourth of the total supply head (B) One-third of the total supply head (C) One-half of the total supply head (D) Two-third of the total supply head

The power transmitted through the pipe is maximum when the head lost due to friction is equal to
(A) One-fourth of the total supply head
(B) One-third of the total supply head
(C) One-half of the total supply head
(D) Two-third of the total supply head
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Answer: Option B
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