An AC induction motor is connected to a radial-flow centrifugal pump in a cooling water system ___

An AC induction motor is connected to a radial-flow centrifugal pump in a cooling water system.

When the pump is started, the time period required to reach a stable running current will be shorter if the pump discharge valve is fully __________; and the stable running current will be lower if the pump discharge valve is fully __________.

A. open; open
B. open; closed
C. closed; open
D. closed; closed

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Answer: D

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