In early cast iron cannons, which outcome occurred with inconsistent gunpowder particle packing?

💡 Explanation

Erratic muzzle velocity results because inconsistent packing changes the burning rate, affecting projectile acceleration via variable pressure behind the projectile during deflagration. Therefore, projectile velocity differs rather than predictable failures resulting from fatigue or leakage.

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