Which One of the Following Statements Is the Best Explanation

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is the best explanation for the fact that metal pipes that carry water often burst during cold winter months?

• A)Water contracts upon freezing while the metal expands at lower temperatures.
• B)The metal contracts to a greater extent than the water.
• C)The interior of the pipe contracts less than the outside of the pipe.
• D)Water expands upon freezing while the metal contracts at lower temperatures.
• E)Both the metal and the water expand, but the water expands to a greater extent.

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