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← TechnologyWhich mechanical erosion accelerates when hydraulic pumps undergo pressure drops?
A)Cavitation bubble collapse strength✓
B)Aeration reduces fluid viscosity
C)Valve lock due to stiction
D)Seal failure from thermal expansion
💡 Explanation
Intense local stresses are generated because decreasing pressure induces vapour voids (cavitation), and the subsequent collapse causes rapid micro-jet impacts. These erode the pump material; therefore, the structural integrity is damaged rather than merely reducing viscosity or causing valve lock.
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