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The specific speed from 160 to 500 r.p.m. of a centrifugal pump indicates that the pump is

slow speed with radial flow at outlet
medium speed with radial flow at outlet
high speed with radial flow at outlet
high speed with axial flow at outlet

Correct Answer: high speed with axial flow at outlet

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