If the temperature control valve is positioned more closed, the system head loss will ___; and the pump head will ___

Refer to the drawing of a lube oil temperature control system (see figure below).
Initially, the pump is operating with the temperature control valve one-half open.

If the temperature control valve is positioned more closed, the system head loss will __________; and the pump head will __________.

A. increase, decrease
B. increase, increase
C. decrease, decrease
D. decrease, increase

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Answer: B

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