A variable-speed centrifugal pump is driven by an AC motor with the following initial conditions ___

A variable-speed centrifugal pump is driven by an AC motor with the following initial conditions:

Pump speed = 400 rpm
Motor current = 40 amps
Pump head = 60 psid

If pump speed is increased to 1,600 rpm, what will be the new pump head?

A. 240 psid
B. 480 psid
C. 960 psid
D 1,440 psid

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Answer: C

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