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← HistoryWhich mechanism limited water flow in Mughal garden fountains during peak daylight hours?
A)Vapor lock in supply pipes
B)Evaporative cooling reduced pressure
C)Increased sediment deposition rate
D)Thermal expansion closed orifices✓
💡 Explanation
Thermal expansion limited flow because differential heating of brass control components caused uneven expansion, therefore, altering their fit within valve assemblies and constricting the water channels, rather than vapor lock or sediment changes.
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