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Water hammer in a pipeline results from the

bursting of pipelines due to closure by a valve.
rapid pressure change due to a rapid change in the rate of flow.
pressure increase due to closure of a valve resulting in decrease in rate of flow.
none of these.

Correct Answer: rapid pressure change due to a rapid change in the rate of flow.

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