Centrifugal pumps A and B are identical except that pump A uses a single-suction impeller while pump B uses a double-suction impeller.
If both pumps are pumping water at the same inlet temperature, inlet pressure, and flow rate, single-suction pump A typically will have the __________ impeller axial thrust and the __________ required net positive suction head.
A. greater; greater
B. greater; smaller
C. smaller; greater
D. smaller; smaller
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Answer: A
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