A symbol in which a circle is below the reference line and tangent to it has the number 200 mm shown to the right of the circle. Directly below the circle is the number 6 in parentheses. The letters "SMAW" are shown in the tail. What does this symbol signify?
A) Spot welds 200 mm in diameter are to be placed on the arrow side of the object. There are to be 6 welds, each placed with the shielded metal arc welding process.
B) 6 spot welds are to be placed on the arrow side of the object 200 mm apart with the welds placed with the shielded metal arc welding process.
C) Seam welds are to be placed on the arrow side of the object, 200 mm apart with the welds penetrating a distance of 6 mm.
D) A weld all around with a thickness of 200 mm is to be placed with a penetration of 6 mm.
E) None of the above. This is an incorrect symbol.

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The symbol represents 6 spot welds placed 200 mm apart on the arrow side of the object, with the shielded metal arc welding process. The circle represents the spot welds, and the number 200 mm indicates their diameter. The number 6 in parentheses indicates the quantity of spot welds to be made. The letters "SMAW" indicate the welding process to be used.

A Symbol in Which a Circle Is Below the Reference