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In cold countries, water pipes sometimes...

In cold countries, water pipes sometimes burst, 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`

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