Refer to the drawing of a cooling water system and the associated pump/system operating curves (see figure below).
Pumps A and B are identical single-speed centrifugal pumps and only pump A is operating.
If pump B is started, system flow rate will be __________; and common pump discharge pressure will be __________.
A. the same; higher
B. higher; the same
C. the same; the same
D. higher; higher
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Answer: D
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