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The simplest application of the reciprocating pump is___________

(a) Piston pump

(b) Plunger

(c) Diaphragm pump

(d) Bicycle pump

I have been asked this question in semester exam.

The origin of the question is Maximum Speed of a Reciprocating Pump topic in section Indicator Diagrams of Fluid Mechanics

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Correct choice is (d) Bicycle pump

To explain: Bicycle is the pump is the simplest application of the reciprocating pump. It works on the principle of simple hand operated reciprocating pump. It is used to inflate bicycle tires and various sporting balls.

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