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← HistoryWhich consequence results when moisture intrusions affect Mughal pietra dura inlays?
A)Marble efflorescence induces tensile stress✓
B)Inlay detachment reduces compressive force
C)Lapis oxidation creates structural bonds
D)Agate expansion enhances joint strength
💡 Explanation
A marble's efflorescence induces tensile stress because moisture dissolves salts within the stone work, which then recrystallize externally, wedging apart the inlay. Therefore, the pietra deteriorates rather than bonds, as there is an INCREASE in tensile forces.
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