For 9th-century Chinese cannon using early gunpowder blends, which outcome predominantly limited projectile range?

💡 Explanation

Inconsistent propellant ignition limited range because deflagration varied the initial impulse; the gradual burning (deflagration) created uneven thrust, therefore early cannon ranges were limited, rather than high bore pressures causing failure or other trajectory limitations.

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