Why does water spurt out like a fountain from leaking joints or holes in water pipes? Class 8

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Why does water spurt out like a fountain from leaking joints or holes in water pipes? Class 8

Why does water spurt out like a fountain from leaking joints or holes in water pipes? Class 8

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Water spurts out like a fountain from leaking joints or holes because the water tanks to which the water pipes are connected are placed at heights. The pressure inside the pipe pushes the water forcefully through any small opening. The narrower the hole, the higher the pressure at that point, causing the water to jet out rapidly.

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