A 2nd-century Chinese repeating crossbow's trigger failed after extended combat because rapid firing heated the firing pin, leading to which outcome?

💡 Explanation

Creep causes the pin to deform because the firing pin material experiences prolonged high temperature and stress, reducing spring force therefore, leading to jamming, rather than embrittlement which requires significant chemical exposure along stress points.

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