A centrifugal pump is circulating water at 180°F with a pump motor current of 200 amps ___

A centrifugal pump is circulating water at 180°F with a pump motor current of 200 amps.

After several hours, system temperature has changed such that the water density has increased by 6 percent.

Assuming pump head and volumetric flow rate do not change, which one of the following is the new pump motor current?

A. 203 amps
B. 206 amps
C. 212 amps
D. 224 amps

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Answer: C

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