A motor-driven centrifugal pump is operating at 600 rpm with the following parameters:
Motor current = 100 amps
Pump head = 50 psid
Pump flow rate = 880 gpm
What will be the approximate value of pump head if pump speed is increased such that the motor draws 640 amps?
A. 93 psid
B. 126 psid
C. 173 psid
D. 320 psid
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Answer: C
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