Question 9 of 30
In a centrifugal pump:
The discharge side has a negative pressure.
The fluid moves in a direction opposite to the impeller.
The fluid moves in the same direction as the impeller.
The width of the discharge pipeline decreases outwards. **Correct answer : The fluid moves in the same direction as the impeller.**
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: The fluid moves in the same direction as the impeller..
In a centrifugal pump, the fluid enters the impeller eye and is thrown outwards by centrifugal force. The impeller vanes guide the fluid in the same rotational direction until it enters the volute casing.