Which of the following statements is true concerning centrifugal pumps?

Correct Answer: Option B — A flow is developed by imparting kinetic energy to the fluid by the rotation of an impeller.

Centrifugal pumps function by converting mechanical energy from a rotating impeller into kinetic energy, which is then transformed into pressure head within the volute casing. This principle of operation is fundamental to their design, making them ideal for high-volume, low-to-medium pressure applications in various shipboard piping systems.