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← HistoryWhich outcome resulted as ancient Chinese iron-hulled ships navigated colder northern waters?
A)Increased hull weld cracking risk✓
B)Decreased risk of hull biofouling
C)Enhanced iron ore reduction rate
D)Reduced iron corrosion from electrolysis
💡 Explanation
Increased hull weld cracking risk developed because the ductile-brittle transition temperature causes material to become brittle below a certain cold temperature. Therefore, the cracking risk increased, rather than decreased biofouling because marine organisms thrive in varied temperatures.
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