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Metal pipes used to carry water sometimes burst in the winter. This is because

A

water expands when it freezes

B

metal contracts more than water

C

outside of the pipe contracts more than inside

D

metal expands more than water

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In winter condition due to freezing water expands in pipe which results in bursting of pipe.
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