Explain how a pulsed laser is used to drill holes.

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The pulsed laser is the best choice for drilling operations. A very short burst of high laser energy is concentrated on a small spot. The intense heat vaporizes the small spot with enough force to thrust the material out, leaving a small crater. The repeated blasting to the pulsed laser results in the crater becoming increasingly deeper. This process continues until the hole is drilled through the part or to a desired depth.

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The vapor pressure (VP) of air at 60°F and 100% RH = 37 psf. Will the VP of air at 70°F and 100% RH be the same, higher or lower than 37 psf?

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