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Axial flow impellers

provide high shear conditions for breaking up bubbles
provide low shear conditions and are suited for use in shear sensitive procesess
provide direct flow towards the walls of the reactor
none of the above

Correct Answer: provide low shear conditions and are suited for use in shear sensitive procesess

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