In winter, freezing water can break pipes and even crack engine blocks. Why does this happen?
A) The removal of latent heat weakens metal.
B) Ice is denser than water.
C) Water expands in volume as it freezes.
D) It occurs because of the latent heat of fusion.
E) Water contracts as it cools and freezes.
C
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