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The current in Amperes used in resistance spot welding of plain carbon steel sheets ( $1$ to $3 m m$ thick) lies within the range

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5000 - 50000

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50 - 500

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10 - 50

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500 - 5000

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The correct option is A $5000 - 50000$
The current in Amperes used in resistance spot welding of plain carbon steel sheets ( $1$ to $3 m m$ thick) lies within the range $5000 - 50000.$

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