If the fully open discharge valve of a reciprocating positive displacement pump is closed approximately 10 percent, pump flow rate will ___; and pump head will ___

If the fully open discharge valve of a reciprocating positive displacement pump is closed approximately 10 percent, pump flow rate will __________; and pump head will __________.

(Assume “ideal” pump response.)

A. decrease; increase
B. remain constant; increase
C. decrease; remain constant
D. remain constant; remain constant

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Answer: B

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