Answers to Brain Teaser #2 from Engineered Software

If you 1. The working fluid has a higher density than water
A. Head: stays the same
B. Power: increase
C. Efficiency: stay the same

2. The working fluid has a higher viscosity than water
A. Head: decrease
B. Power: increase
C. Efficiency: decrease

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