Which outcome occurs when a hydraulic actuator rapidly extends under light load?

💡 Explanation

When a lightly loaded actuator extends rapidly, the sudden increase in volume behind the piston causes a significant pressure drop, potentially leading to cavitation as the fluid vaporizes. Therefore, internal cavitation results because the pressure falls below the fluid's vapor pressure rather than leakage, thermal runaway, or structural failure, which arise from different operational conditions.

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