A reactor recirculation pump is circulating reactor coolant at 150°F ___

A reactor recirculation pump is circulating reactor coolant at 150°F.

After several hours the reactor coolant temperature has increased to 200°F.

Assuming recirculation pump flow rate (gpm) is constant, recirculation pump motor amps will have __________ because __________.

A. decreased; coolant density has decreased
B. decreased; system head losses have increased
C. increased; coolant density has increased
D. increased; system head losses have decreased

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Answer: A

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