A centrifugal pump has the following specifications:
Power = 4 H.P.; Speed = 800 rpm
Head = 8 metres
Flow = 1000 litres/minutes.
If its speed is halved, then the new head will be __________ metres.
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 8
(D) 5.5

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) 2

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