The hammer blow in pipes occurs when
(A) There is excessive leakage in the pipe
(B) The pipe bursts under high pressure of fluid
(C) The flow of fluid through the pipe is suddenly brought to rest by closing of the valve
(D) The flow of fluid through the pipe is gradually brought to rest by closing of the valve

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Answer: Option C

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