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a) Assume that you have two AISI 1045 cylindrical samples with two different diameters: one 1 in. thick and the other 2 in. thick. You astenitize and quench both samples in water. Then you cut a section and measure the hardness at the center of each sample. Would you expect to get the same results? Explain your answer.
b) Assume that you have two cylindrical steel samples with 1 in. diameter, one made out of AISI 1045 and another one made out of AISI 4140. You austenitize and quench both samples in oil. Then you cut a section and measure the hardness at the center of each sample. Would you expect to get the same results? Explain your answer.
