Which hydraulic effect limited expansion of Roman aqueducts across deeper valleys?

💡 Explanation

Water hammer creates pressure spikes when flow stops, exceeding pipe strength over distance, because kinetic energy converts to pressure rather than maintaining uniform flow. Therefore, aqueducts utilized gradual descents and ascents; siphon-effect and head losses are smaller effects.

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