If the molten weld pool size increases beyond that which the ____ will support, the pool will overflow and drip down the weld.

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The word "shelf" typically refers to the area of the weld joint that is directly below the molten weld pool. If the weld pool becomes too large for the shelf to support, it may overflow and drip down the weld. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

If the Molten Weld Pool Size Increases Beyond That Which