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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

Answer: Option C