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For geometrically similar centrifugal pumps (affinity laws), the flow rate varies with speed N as:

1. Q N2
2. Q N3
3. Q 1/N
4. Q N

Answer

D. Q N

Solution

Affinity laws: Q N, H N2, P N3 (same diameter).

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