Which outcome follows prolonged mechanical stress above yield strength within polycrystalline alloy?

💡 Explanation

Creep accelerates drastically leading to total failure because dislocation climb is exacerbated; this is a thermally activated process. The increase in grain boundary sliding elevates vacancy diffusion, therefore the lifespan reduces, rather than other mechanisms reducing material failures.

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