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← HistoryWhich characteristic promoted cast iron cannons rather than bronze despite lower tensile strength?
A)Improved rate of heat dissipation
B)Greater precision bore machining
C)Reduced propagation of crack formation
D)Simplified and cost-effective manufacturing✓
💡 Explanation
Simplified manufacturing was the key outcome because the mold process allowed cannon production to scale, rapidly increasing artillery effectiveness compared to manpower; this enabled quick deployment, rather than greater physical protection.
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