The root pass on stainless steel pipe is often made with GTAW instead of SMAW because GTAW _____

a. has greater deposition rates and does not penetrate as deeply
b. produces root passes faster and with greater deposition
c. allows greater control of root penetration and the added fill
d. uses a flux and no shielding gas, which saves money


c

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