Doubling Water Pump Rate: Increase Motor Power?

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To double the water pump rate from the same pipe, the power of the motor must be increased by a factor of eight, based on the relationship between flow rate and power. This is derived from the principle that power is proportional to the cube of the flow rate in a pump system. The discussion emphasizes the importance of providing relevant equations and attempted solutions when seeking help. Participants are encouraged to engage with the problem rather than simply request answers. Understanding the underlying physics is crucial for effective problem-solving in this context.
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A pump motor is used to pump water at a certain rate from a given pipe. to increase the rate
of pumping of water 2 times from same pipe by how much times power of motor must be increased?


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