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Cavitation is caused by

Solution

Concept

Cavitation

Step-by-step solution

1. Cavitation occurs when local pressure falls to vapour pressure.

Explanation

Low pressure forms vapour bubbles that collapse.

Why the other options are wrong

High pressure prevents it.

Shortcut

Low pressure → cavitation.

Correct answer: C) low pressure

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