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Copper is sometimes used for fluid power lines because it __________.

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• Material properties of copper tubing in marine hydraulic (fluid power) systems • Difference between temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and vibration/fatigue performance • How stress and work hardening affect metals under repeated loading

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• Think about where you have actually seen copper lines used on vessels: are they usually in high-vibration, high-pressure hydraulic runs, or in more moderate service? • Which property of copper is most valued in a marine environment where salt water is present? • Under repeated bending or flexing, does copper tend to stay soft, or does it work-harden and eventually crack?

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• Be clear on what corrosion resistance means specifically in a marine (saltwater) environment • Consider whether copper is normally chosen for very high-temperature or severe vibration applications in hydraulics • Recall that many metals, including copper, can work harden under repeated stress rather than resist hardening

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Copper is sometimes used for fluid power lines because it __________.

has good resistance to high temperatures

has high resistance to corrosion

withstands heavy vibration under heavy system loads

resists hardening under stress

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Copper is sometimes used for fluid power lines because it __________.

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