Which of the listed conditions could occur if during start-up the rotor illustrated shifts radially? See illustration SE-0006.

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No appreciable damage would result as the segments "A" would simply move outward against spring compression.

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The teeth in segments "A" could be sheared off as they rubbed against the sides of the machined rotor lands.

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Enough frictional heat would be produced, even in that short period of time, to cause distortion and ultimate scoring of the shaft.

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None of the above as the operator would be fore warned of this situation through the action of the squealer ring "D".

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