What will be the approximate value of pump head if pump speed is increased to 1,200 rpm ___

A motor-driven centrifugal pump is operating at 600 rpm with the following parameters:

Motor current = 100 amps
Pump head = 50 psid
Pump flow rate = 880 gpm

What will be the approximate value of pump head if pump speed is increased to 1,200 rpm?

A. 71 psid
B. 100 psid
C. 141 psid
D. 200 psid

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Answer: D

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