GATE2017 ME-1: 23

In an arc welding process, welding speed is doubled. Assuming all other process parameters to be constant, the cross-sectional area of the weld bead will

1. Increase by $25\%$
2. Increase by $50\%$
3. Reduce by $25\%$
4. Reduce by $50\%$

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