The hammer blow in pipes occurs when - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Quiz

Mechanical Engineering : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)

The hammer blow in pipes occurs when

there is excessive leakage in the pipe

the pipe bursts under high pressure of fluid

the flow of fluid through the pipe is gradually brought to rest by closing of the valve

the flow of fluid through the pipe is suddenly brought to rest by closing of the valve

Correct Answer : Option (D) : the flow of fluid through the pipe is suddenly brought to rest by closing of the valve

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