Which consequence of using early gunpowder in Song Dynasty bombs explains limited battlefield effectiveness?

💡 Explanation

Varied fineness of particles affected internal ballistics; inconsistent particle size lowers the propagation speed of the deflagration wave because increased spacing reduces the energy transfer rate, therefore affecting the bursting strength, rather than producing excess smoke or misfires.

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