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← HistoryWhich mechanism limited bronze water screw pump effectiveness in ancient mines?
A)Electrolytic corrosion shortens lifespan
B)Thermal expansion caused binding
C)Galling increased frictional losses✓
D)Edge fracturing lowered capacity
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Galling limited bronze screw pump effectiveness because adhesive wear created localized seizing between the screw and housing, therefore decreasing pumping efficiency dramatically, rather than corrosion or thermal issues substantially degrading performance.
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