If the pump speed is reduced by one-half, the new operating point will be located on curve ___ closer to point ___

Refer to the drawing of centrifugal pump and system operating curves (see figure below).

centrifugal pump and system operating curves -PG-90

A centrifugal pump is initially operating at point B.

If the pump speed is reduced by one-half, the new operating point will be located on curve _____ closer to point _____.

A. 1; D
B. 2; A
C. 1; E
D. 2; C

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Answer: A

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