A centrifugal pump is operating at rated conditions in an open system with all valves fully open.
If the pump suction valve is throttled to 50 percent closed, pump suction pressure will __________; and pump flow rate will __________.
A. increase; decrease
B. decrease; remain the same
C. increase; remain the same
D. decrease; decrease
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Answer: D
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