Plumbing Code

What is the primary purpose of the Plumbing Code in scientific terms?

• To ensure the safety and health of building occupants

• To increase the cost of construction

• To make plumbing installations more complex

• To reduce the need for professional plumbers

Which scientific principle is most relevant to the design of plumbing systems?

• Newton's Third Law of Motion

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Archimedes' Principle

• Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle

In the context of plumbing, what does the term 'hydrostatic pressure' refer to?

• The pressure exerted by a fluid at rest

• The pressure exerted by a moving fluid

• The pressure required to start a siphon

• The pressure needed to break a pipe

Which material is commonly used in plumbing due to its resistance to corrosion and scientific properties?

• Copper

• Iron

• Aluminum

• Lead

What scientific concept explains why hot water rises in a plumbing system?

• Thermal expansion

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

How does the Plumbing Code address the issue of water conservation?

• By mandating the use of low-flow fixtures

• By requiring larger pipes

• By eliminating the use of water heaters

• By promoting the use of lead pipes

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What is the role of a vent in a plumbing system according to scientific principles?

• To allow air to enter the system and prevent vacuum

• To increase water pressure

• To filter impurities from water

• To heat the water

Which scientific law is applied when calculating the flow rate of water in pipes?

• Ohm's Law

• Boyle's Law

• Darcy's Law

• Hooke's Law

What is the significance of pipe diameter in plumbing systems from a scientific perspective?

• It affects the flow rate and pressure of water

• It determines the color of the water

• It influences the taste of the water

• It changes the temperature of the water

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In plumbing, what does the term 'backflow' refer to?

• The reverse flow of water into the potable water supply

• The flow of water in the correct direction

• The flow of water through a filter

• The flow of water into a drain