Which of the Following Statements About Water Hammer Is MOST

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about water hammer is MOST accurate?

• A) The effects of water hammer are greater at lower flow rates.
• B) Water hammer is caused by air and turbulence in hose lines.
• C) Water hammer creates a startling noise, but no real damage.
• D) Water hammer can damage water mains, plumbing, fire hose, hydrants, and fire pumps.

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Definitions:

Unrealized Gain

Increases in the value of an asset that has not been sold, thus not yet generating actual cash income.

Available-For-Sale Securities

Securities that are held with the intent of selling them sometime in the future.

Discontinued Operations

Parts of a company's operations that have been disposed of or sold off, which are reported separately on the financial statements.

Gains

Financial benefits realized from selling assets for more than their purchase costs.