Which outcome occurs when the abrasive grains of a grinding wheel blunt excessively?

💡 Explanation

Increased surface roughness results from a worn grinding wheel because material deformation hardens the surface prior to shear; this is called burnishing. Therefore the surface is rougher, rather than smoother, given blunt abrasives lacking sharp edges, which would cut instead.

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