There is a limit to which the speed a stream of water can travel through a hoseline. If the speed is increased beyond these limits, the friction loss becomes so great that the entire stream is agitated by resistance, this agitation causes a point of turbulence called____

A. Pressure resistance limit
B. Water hammer
C. Cavitation
D. Critical velocity

Answer: D. Critical velocity

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