Practice question

When a nozzle suddenly closes downstream, what happens to the pump's discharge pressure (without governor or relief valve action)?

  1. It drops sharply
  2. It remains identical
  3. It spikes upward because flow is blocked while RPM remains
  4. It vents through the suction

Answer: C — It spikes upward because flow is blocked while RPM remains

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