High School

What is the minimum tensile strength of an E6012 electrode?

A. 600 psi
B. 6,000 psi
C. 60,000 psi
D. 600,000 psi

Answer :

The designation of an electrode like E6012 contains information about its tensile strength. In this case, the number immediately following the letter indicates the minimum tensile strength in thousands of psi. Here are the steps:

1. The number "60" in E6012 signifies that the tensile strength is [tex]\(60\)[/tex] in thousands of psi.

2. Converting thousands to psi gives:
[tex]$$60 \times 1000 = 60\,000 \text{ psi.}$$[/tex]

Thus, the minimum tensile strength of an E6012 electrode is
[tex]$$\boxed{60\,000\text{ psi}}.$$[/tex]