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The type of centrifugal pump preferred for a specific speed of 20 r.p.m. is

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

Correct Answer: slow speed pump with radial flow at outlet

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