A variable speed motor-driven centrifugal pump is operating at 50 percent speed in an open system ___

A variable speed motor-driven centrifugal pump is operating at 50 percent speed in an open system.

If the pump speed is increased to 100 percent, available net positive suction head (NPSH) will __________; and required NPSH will __________.

A. increase; remain the same
B. increase; increase
C. decrease; remain the same
D. decrease; increase

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Answer: D

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