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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when the lubricating oil viscosity decreases excessively inside a positive displacement pump?
A)Increased internal pump leakage rates✓
B)Reduced erosion from cavitation bubbles
C)Improved volumetric efficiency ratings
D)Decreased wear within component bearings
💡 Explanation
Increased internal leakage results because reduced viscosity lowers the oil's resistance to flow, therefore fluids escape through clearances more easily, rather than maintaining required pressure; this reduces pump efficiency.
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