Explain why water supply pipes in very cold regions often burst in severe winter…

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Thermal Properties of Matter · Thermal Properties of Matter

Problem

Explain why water supply pipes in very cold regions often burst in severe winter whereas nearby ponds or lakes do not freeze solid throughout their depth.

Related theory

Change of State
Phase Change
Thermal Expansion
Anomalous expansion of water
Thermal Properties of Matter

Browse the problem library