Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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- 4. Which of the following sentences is the best example of good technical writing?
- A. A water hammer happens when a surge in pressure reaches the end of a pipe; since water is incompressible below the saturated liquid/vapor line, the momentum is stopped over a short distance and the resulting forces are large.
- B. A surge in water pressure can cause a large force. This force, called a water hammer, will cause the pipes to fail, if left unchecked.
- C. A water hammer can easily break steel pipes.
- D. A surge in water pressure can cause a large force. This force, called a water hammer, can result in amazing failures. It is one of my favorite modes of failure.
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