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A 4-stage centrifugal pump discharges 1000 gpm of water at 1750 1pm with a total heat head of 1000 ft. Find the specific speed. A. 550 rpm B. 880 rpm C. 1200 rpm D. 1000 rpm

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A 4-stage centrifugal pump discharges 1000 gpm of water at 1750 1pm with a total heat
head of 1000 ft. Find the specific speed.
A. 550 rpm
B. 880 rpm
C. 1200 rpm
D. 1000 rpm

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