Question

Cavitation can be prevented by

a.

suitably designing the pump.

b.

maintaining the suction head sufficiently greater than the vapour pressure.

c.

maintaining suction head = developed head.

d.

maintaining suction head lower than the vapour pressure.

Answer: (b).maintaining the suction head sufficiently greater than the vapour pressure.

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