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Preventative measures to minimize the potential for brittle fracture in existing equipment are limited to controlling _______ and ________, minimizing pressure at ambient temperatures during start-up and shutdown and periodic inspections at high stress locations.
Suggested Answer: B
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Julianna
10 months ago
I remember it being about temperature and stress back in the day.
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Chantay
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds off.
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Lilli
11 months ago
Totally agree with Merlyn on this one!
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Blondell
11 months ago
I think it's stress and pressure, not temperature.
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Merlyn
11 months ago
It's definitely temperature and pressure!
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Idella
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards temperature and pressure, but I’m not completely confident. I wish I had reviewed more on brittle fracture prevention.
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Glenn
12 months ago
I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and it was about temperature and stress. Maybe that's the right choice?
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Isadora
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about stress being a major factor. Could it be stress and pressure?
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Leslee
12 months ago
I think the answer might be related to temperature and pressure since those are critical factors in preventing brittle fracture.
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Josue
12 months ago
I've got this! Controlling temperature and stress are the critical factors to prevent brittle fracture. Periodic inspections at high stress locations will also be important. I feel confident I can tackle this type of question.
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Alline
12 months ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the relationship between velocity and stress in this context. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I'm on the right track.
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Ma
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Controlling temperature and pressure during start-up and shutdown seems important to minimize the potential for brittle fracture. I'll need to make sure I understand those concepts well.
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Sherell
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the factors that can contribute to brittle fracture, like temperature and stress.
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Shala
1 year ago
Wait, where's the 'All of the above' option? Surely they can't expect us to choose just one... that's like asking Goldilocks to pick between the bears.
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Ty
1 year ago
User 4: Wait, where's the 'All of the above' option? Surely they can't expect us to choose just one... that's like asking Goldilocks to pick between the bears.
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Elenora
1 year ago
User 3: I'm going with B) Stress, pressure.
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Jesse
1 year ago
User 2: No, I believe it's D) Temperature, Pressure.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
User 1: I think the answer is A) Temperature, stress.
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Taryn
1 year ago
I'm going with C) Velocity and stress. Hey, if it's good enough for the Roadrunner, it's good enough for me!
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Erasmo
1 year ago
I agree with you, C) Velocity and stress seem like the right choices to prevent brittle fracture.
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Margart
1 year ago
I believe D) Temperature and pressure are the critical elements to manage.
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Mattie
1 year ago
I think A) Temperature and stress are the key factors to control.
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Aleisha
1 year ago
B) Stress and pressure - bingo! Controlling those two factors is crucial to keeping equipment from going all 'Humpty Dumpty' on us.
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Mel
1 year ago
B) Stress and pressure - bingo! Controlling those two factors is crucial to keeping equipment from going all 'Humpty Dumpty' on us.
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Luisa
1 year ago
B) Stress, pressure
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Aleisha
1 year ago
A) Temperature, stress
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Elmira
1 year ago
D) Temperature and pressure - really? I mean, pressure is important, but stress is the main culprit for brittle fracture, not velocity.
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Latanya
1 year ago
B) Stress, pressure
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Cordell
1 year ago
D) I agree, stress is a major factor in brittle fracture.
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Corinne
1 year ago
A) Temperature, stress
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Lashunda
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's important to consider both temperature and stress in preventing brittle fracture.
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Ashlyn
1 year ago
I agree with Elin, because controlling temperature and stress can help prevent brittle fracture.
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Cecilia
1 year ago
A) Temperature and stress - that seems like the obvious answer here. Minimizing temperature and stress fluctuations is key to preventing brittle fracture.
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Helene
1 year ago
D) Temperature, Pressure - maintaining proper temperature and pressure levels is essential for equipment safety.
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Kenneth
1 year ago
A) Minimizing temperature and stress fluctuations is key to preventing brittle fracture.
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Minna
1 year ago
B) Stress, pressure - controlling stress and pressure is crucial for preventing brittle fracture.
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Dominga
1 year ago
D) I agree, minimizing temperature and pressure fluctuations is crucial for equipment safety.
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Chanel
1 year ago
A) Temperature and stress are definitely key factors in preventing brittle fracture.
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Marti
1 year ago
A) Temperature and stress - that seems like the obvious answer here.
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Elin
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Temperature, stress.