An ideal (no slip) reciprocating positive displacement pump is operating to provide makeup water to a reactor coolant system that is being maintained at 1,000 psig.
The discharge valve of the pump was found to be throttled to 80 percent open.
If the valve is subsequently fully opened, pump flow rate will __________; and pump head will __________.
A. increase; decrease
B. remain constant; decrease
C. increase; remain constant
D. remain constant; remain constant
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Answer: B
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