Which of the following conditions will occur if the power element of the thermostatic expansion valve shown in the illustration loses its charge? Illustration RA-0007

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The valve will fail closed, providing no cooling capacity.

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The valve will begin to close, but the external equalizing line will assist in keeping the valve unseated.

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The valve will fail open and the cooling capacity will be increased.

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The valve will fail open as designed to provide continuous cooling.

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