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← TechnologyWhich outcome occurs when a gas turbine engine experiences exceeding its temperature limits during flight?
A)Turbine blade creep and failure✓
B)Fuel efficiency significantly increases
C)Compressor stall margin improvement
D)Increased engine thrust vector control
💡 Explanation
Turbine blade creep and failure results because prolonged high-temperature exposure activates the mechanism of thermal creep within their alloy microstructure. Continued stress leads to plastic deformation therefore weakens the turbine blades, rather than enhancing efficiency as temperatures exceed material limits.
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