Cavitation occurs in a centrifugal pump when the suction pressure is________________?

A. Greater than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature

B. Equal to the vapour pressure

C. Less than the vapour pressure of the liquid at that temperature

D. Equal to the developed head

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