The cavitation and pitting can be prevented by creating which one of the following conditions?

Reducing the pressure head

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Reducing the velocity head

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Increasing the elevation head

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Reducing the piezometric head

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Solution

The correct option is B Reducing the velocity head
Cavitation occurs due to pressure falling below vapour pressure. Reducing the velocity head will increase pressure head and cavitation can be Prevented.

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