Two identical engineering components are made from alloys X and Y. The KIC of alloy X is greater than that of alloy Y. If these components are subjected to the same stress during operation under mode-I loading, which one of the following statements is true?
A. Component made from alloy X can tolerate a larger flaw size compared to that made from Y
B. Component made from alloy Y can tolerate a larger flaw size compared to that made from X
C. Both can tolerate same flaw size
D. None of the above
Answer: Option A
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