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← HistoryWhich combustion outcome occurred given the initial use of gunpowder in Song dynasty flame arrows?
A)Enhanced accuracy via aerodynamic stability
B)Limited range due to rapid burn
C)Increased incendiary effectiveness and fire spread✓
D)Propelled flight due to generated thrust
💡 Explanation
The gunpowder acted via deflagration using rapid burning to produce flames, because the composition favored fire initiation rather than propulsion; therefore, it mainly increased fire spread, rather than focusing thrust for projectiles.
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