A centrifugal pump operating under steady flow conditions delivers 2,270 kg/min of water from an initial pressure of 82,740 Pa to a final pressure of 275,800 Pa. The diameter of the inlet pipe to the pump is 24 cm and the diameter of the discharge pipe is 10.16 cm. What is the work done? a. 458.1 kJ/min b. -458.1 kJ/min c. 438.4 kJ/min d. -438.4 kJ/min

A centrifugal pump operating under steady flow conditions delivers 2,270 kg/min of water from an initial pressure of 82,740 Pa to a final pressure of 275,800 Pa. The diameter of the inlet pipe to the pump is 24 cm and the diameter of the discharge pipe is 10.16 cm. What is the work done? a. 458.1 kJ/min b. -458.1 kJ/min c. 438.4 kJ/min d. -438.4 kJ/min

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