Problem #1 A pump is used to transport water to a higher reservoir. If the water temperature is 20°C, determine the lowest pressure that can exist in the pump without cavitation. The vapor pressure of water at 20°C is 2.339 kPa.

Problem #1 A pump is used to transport water to a higher reservoir. If the water temperature is 20°C, determine the lowest pressure that can exist in the pump without cavitation. The vapor pressure of water at 20°C is 2.339 kPa.

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