____ Can Result in Premature Cracking or Failure of the Weld

question 7

Multiple Choice

____ can result in premature cracking or failure of the weld at a load well under its expected strength.

• A) Porosity
• B) Contamination
• C) Stress points
• D) Oxidization

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Definitions:

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance established in 1949 between North American and European countries to provide collective security against aggression.

Warsaw

The capital and largest city of Poland, known for its historical significance, cultural heritage, and as a symbol of Polish national identity.

Détente

A period of improved relations between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, beginning in the late 1960s.

Nuclear Arms Reduction

Efforts and agreements aimed at reducing the number and capacity of nuclear weapons globally to prevent nuclear proliferation and decrease the likelihood of nuclear warfare.