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A particular centrifugal pump has an efficiency of 70% at a flow rate of 125 gal/min, has...

A particular centrifugal pump has an efficiency of 70% at a flow rate of 125 gal/min, has a pump head of 500 ft, and spins at 3500 rpm. What is the power required to run the pump, in units of hp? What is the torque, in ft-lbf, on the pump shaft? Which numbers do you need to select an electrical motor to power the pump?

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