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Which outcome occurs at intermetallic crystal lattices during fast fracturing?

A)Energy dissipates through increased dislocation mobility
B)Ductile crack blunting reduces fracture stress
C)Elastic deformation minimizes crack propagation
D)Twinning provides an alternate deformation system

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When fracture velocity is high, energy concentrates at intermetallic lattices activating the Frank-Read source mechanism leading to increased dislocation mobility and reduced toughness. Therefore, option A is true because brittle behavior dominates at rapid fracture rates rather than ductile crack blunting typically from other mechanisms below these conditions.

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