Two identical AC induction motors are connected to identical radial-flow centrifugal pumps being used to provide cooling water flow in separate systems in a nuclear power plant.
Each motor is rated at 1,000 hp.
The discharge valve for pump A is fully open and the discharge valve for pump B is fully shut. Each pump is currently off.
If the pumps are started under these conditions, the longer time period required to stabilize motor current will be experienced by the motor for pump _____; and the higher stable motor current will be experienced by the motor for pump _____.
A. A; A
B. A; B
C. B; A
D. B; B
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Answer: A
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