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Reciprocating pump: theoretical power requirement (watts) Given: specific weight of liquid w (N/m³), discharge Q (m³/s), suction head H<sub>s</sub> (m), delivery head H<sub>d</sub> (m). Write the theoretical power to drive the pump (neglecting losses). Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

w Q H_s
w Q H_d
w Q (H_s − H_d)
w Q (H_s + H_d)

Correct Answer: w Q (H_s + H_d)

Explanation:

Concept Pump power (ideal) = weight flow rate × total static head raised.

Calculation Weight flow rate = w Q (N/s). Total head = H_s + H_d. P_theoretical = w Q (H_s + H_d) (watts).

Final Answerw Q (H_s + H_d)

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