When gutters are installed on a metal roof, the gutter material should be compatible with the roof metal to avoid ____ that occurs between different materials.
A) galvanic corrosion
B) rust
C) friction
D) decay

Question

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Galvanic corrosion occurs when two different metals are in electrical contact in the presence of an electrolyte, such as water, leading to the corrosion of one of the metals. To prevent this, gutters and roofs should be made of compatible materials.

When Gutters Are Installed on a Metal Roof, the Gutter