Which phenomenon leads to reduced control sensitivity when hydraulic spool valve orifice edges become rounded?

💡 Explanation

When sharp edges are rounded, flow separation is reduced leading to a gradual rather than sharp change in flow rate with spool displacement, causing decreasing valve pressure gain because the valve does not generate a sudden pressure drop at start, therefore reduced pressure gain rather than other options.

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