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Physics Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry Thermal Expansion MCQ (Single Correct)

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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The correct answer is:
B

In anomalous expansion, water contracts on heating and expands on cooling in the range 0°C

to 4°C. Therefore water pipes sometimes burst, in cold countries.

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