Water hammer is caused, when water flowing in a pipe is suddenly brought to rest by closing the valve. The extent of pressure thus produced due to water hammer depends on the___________________?

A. All A., B. and C.

B. Fluid velocity in the pipe

C. Pipe length

D. Time taken to close the valve

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