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← HistoryWhich outcome arises in early cast iron plowshares when rapidly cooled?
A)Increased susceptibility to edge chipping✓
B)Elevated resistance to abrasive wear
C)Enhanced tensile strength against bending
D)Improved adherence to soil particles
💡 Explanation
Rapid cooling introduces internal stresses through Differential Solidification, because the surface cools faster, hardening before the core entirely solidifies; therefore, the plowshare becomes brittle and prone to chipping, rather than offering increased wear resistance.
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