A wetting penetrant is drawn into surface-connected discontinuities by capillary action. Excess penetrant is removed and developer brings trapped liquid back to the surface to make an indication visible. Thus D. The test detects accessible surface flaws; it is distinct from magnetic, ultrasonic and radiographic techniques.
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