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Which outcome occurs when a pump exceeds its maximum specific speed, resulting in excessive turbulence?

A)Increased radial thrust on impeller
B)Volute casing structural deformation
C)Increased efficiency of energy transfer
D)Elevated suppression of cavitation effects

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Increased radial thrust occurs because the flow becomes unstable, inducing asymmetric pressure distribution on the impeller via turbulent kinetic energy excitation arising from off-design operation; therefore radial forces are created rather than axial because of uneven pressure exertion.

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