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In cold conutries in winter , water carrying pipes sometimes break , because _______.

A

Volume of water reduces if the temperature is reduced below `0^(@ )C `

B

Air pressure increase

C

the steel pipes become brittle due temperature below `0^(@)C `

D

Volume of water increase if the temperature is reduced below `0^(@)C`

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  • In cold countries in winter, water carrying pipes sometimes break, because ---

    A
    Volume of water reduces if the temperature is reduced below `0^(@) C`.
    B
    air pressure increases.
    C
    the steel pipes become brittle due to reduced temperature below `0^@C`
    D
    Volume of water increases if the temperature is reduced below `0^@C`

  • In cold countries in winter, water carrying pipes sometimes break, because ---

    A
    Volume of water reduces if the temperature is reduced below `0^(@) C`.
    B
    air pressure increases.
    C
    the steel pipes become brittle due to reduced temperature below `0^@C`
    D
    Volume of water increases if the temperature is reduced below `0^@C`

  • In cold countries, water pipes sometimes burst, because

    A
    Pipe contracts
    B
    Water expands on freezing
    C
    When water freezes, pressure increases
    D
    When water freezes, it takes heat from pipes

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