In a comparison between a typical gate valve and a typical globe valve in the same water system application with both valves fully open, the gate valve has a ___ pressure drop and is normally used in ___ flow applications

In a comparison between a typical gate valve and a typical globe valve in the same water system application with both valves fully open, the gate valve has a __________ pressure drop and is normally used in __________ flow applications.

A. larger; throttling
B. larger; on/off
C. smaller; throttling
D. smaller; on/off

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Answer: D

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