Which of the Following Statements About Slide Valves Is MOST

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about slide valves is MOST accurate?

• A) Slide valves permit water to flow without creating turbulence.
• B) Slide valves use an exterior barrel guided by a screw and sliding along an interior barrel.
• C) Slide valves control both the flow of water and the discharge pattern of the fire stream.
• D) Slide valves use a ball with a smooth waterway that rotates 90 degrees to control the flow of water.

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