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What is the unit of NPSH?

(a) kPa

(b) kgm

(c) kg/m

(d) kg

I have been asked this question in my homework.

I need to ask this question from Effect of Acceleration in  Suction and Delivery Pipes on Indicator Diagrams topic in chapter Indicator Diagrams of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct answer is (a) kPa

To explain I would say: Unit of NPSH can be expressed as units of specific energies. All the units in NPSH are psi units. The psi units are kilopascal, bar, pounds per square inch etc. So, kPa is the correct option.

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