What is the cause of water hammer?

What will be an ideal response?


Water hammer occurs when a rapidly closing valve is struck by water moving at a moderate velocity, which produces a large pressure increase. The water is reflected off the closed valve and reverses direction, which may produce a hammer-like sound.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. Not dangerous if you don't have to turn. b. Always dangerous. c. Not dangerous if you have a helper. d. None of the above.

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