Which outcome results when a turbine blade operating at high speed experiences cavitation?

💡 Explanation

Surface pitting occurs due to cavitation; vapour cavities form and violently collapse when pressure recovers. This process is called cavitation erosion because bubble implosions cause localized micro-jets which erode the surface. Therefore, pitting occurs rather than enhance lubrication because collapsing bubbles damage the material.

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