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Which outcome occurs when a closed, saturated steam system used for power generation contains a sudden nucleation point?

A)Pressure drop and flashing occurs
B)Superheating decreases overall efficiency
C)Turbine blade erosion is minimized
D)Refrigerant subcooling increases thermal stability

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Rapid phase change (vapor to liquid) leads to a sudden pressure drop because of steam condensation via homogeneous nucleation; therefore, flashing can occur, rather than maintaining equilibrium; superheating and blade erosion are more gradual processes.

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