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Water hammer in pipes takes place when

[A].	fluid is flowing with high velocity	[B].	fluid is flowing with high pressure
[C].	flowing fluid is gradually brought to rest	[D].	flowing fluid is suddenly brought to rest by closing the valve

Answer: Option C

Pradhyumansinh said:

Water hammer takes place when flowing fluid in pipes is suddenly brought to rest by closing the valve (option d)