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Which outcome occurs when early steam engine boilers lacked safety valve precision during the Industrial Revolution?

A)Systematic boiler explosions from pressure buildup
B)Widespread copper corrosion in the firebox
C)Decreased thermal efficiency from rapid cooling
D)Increased friction within the piston chamber

💡 Explanation

When early boilers lacked precise safety valves, pressure buildup occurred because manual control was inconsistent, leading to catastrophic explosions when exceeding material limits. Therefore, systematic boiler explosions resulted, rather than corrosion, reduced efficiency, or friction, which require different operational failure modes.

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