In response to a loss of coolant accident, an emergency core cooling pump is taking suction from the bottom of a vented water storage tank and discharging to the downcomer region of a reactor vessel.
Which one of the following will cause the pump to operate closer to cavitation?
A. The pressure in the reactor vessel increases.
B. The level of the water in the reactor vessel increases.
C. The temperature of the water in the water storage tank increases.
D. The ambient pressure surrounding the water storage tank increases.
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Answer: C
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