Physics · Fluid Mechanics

Select the incorrect statement regarding water hammer and rigid water column theory from the following:

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1The nature of flow is unsteady during the water hammer effect.
2Rigid water column theory does not completely reflect actual field situations.
3Rigid water column theory assumes that the pipe material does not expand during fluid flow.
4Water hammer occurs due to the oscillation of the water column away from the valve.✓

Correct answer

Water hammer occurs due to the oscillation of the water column away from the valve.

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