1. Sometimes in very cold places, water pipes burst. Explain why this happens.

Water is the only known substance that gets BIGGER when it freezes. That's why ice cubes float in liquid water, and the reason that pipes or cans of soda spring leaks when the liquid water that they're full of freezes and gets bigger.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

When is very cold, water freezes in pipes expanding and turns into ice. This frozen water is expanding and bursting pipe.

Answered by luana | 2024-06-10

Water pipes burst in cold temperatures because water expands when it freezes, increasing in volume by about 9%. This expansion causes pressure to build up in the pipes, and if the pressure exceeds the pipe's capacity, it can lead to bursting. Insulating pipes and maintaining warmth can help prevent this issue.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-12-24