The magnitude of water hammer does not depend upon

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  1. temperature of fluid
  2. length of pipe
  3. elastic properties of pipe material
  4. time of valve closure

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Option 1 : temperature of fluid
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The noise created by high speed pressure wave developed due to sudden restriction of water flow is termed as the water hammer. The magnitude of water hammer depends upon:

(i) The velocity of flow of water in the pipe.

(ii) The length of pipe.

(iii) Time taken to close the valve.

(iv) Elastic properties of the material of the pipe.
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