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Which outcome occurs when fluctuating pressure exceeds fluid inertia at hydraulic pump inlets?

A)Unstable valve spool dynamics ensue
B)Increased actuator response time occurs
C)Excessive fluid heating develops uniformly
D)Volumetric efficiency improves dramatically

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Unstable valve spool dynamics occur when fluctuating pressure creates collapsing vapor bubbles via the mechanism named "cavitation"; because vaporization reduces damping forces, this instability results in oscillatory motion. Therefore, valve spool dynamics become erratic, rather than improved actuator response because effective damping is reduced within hydraulic lines.

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