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← TechnologyWhich vulnerability results when a control valve's response time lags optimal levels in a high-pressure hydraulic system?
A)Increased water hammer severity✓
B)Decreased actuator position accuracy
C)Elevated system operating temperature
D)Premature fluid breakdown catalyst
💡 Explanation
Water hammer severity increases due to the **valve closure delay**; hydraulic pressure oscillations get intensified rather than being dampened because timing discrepancies exacerbate the pressure spikes, therefore leading to increased risk of damage, rather than stabilizing operation.
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