Which mechanism leads to decreased pump efficiency because of localized boiling in high-speed hydraulic systems?

💡 Explanation

Pump inlet cavitation causes decreased efficiency due to vapor bubbles forming and collapsing; the rapid pressure changes erode internal components. This is pump inlet cavitation rather than viscosity breakdown, which affects lubrication, because vapor action causes direct erosion under extreme conditions.

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