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The phenomenon of sudden rise in pressure in the pipe is known as

Solution

Concept

Water hammer

Step-by-step solution

1. Sudden stoppage of flow by closing a valve produces pressure waves, called water hammer.

Explanation

Water hammer is the sudden increase of pressure in a pipe due to a rapid change in the velocity of flow.

Why the other options are wrong

Stream function and hydraulic gradient are unrelated concepts.

Shortcut

Sudden valve closure → water hammer.

Common mistake

Choosing a generic term.

Correct answer: B) water hammer

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