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← ScienceWhich consequence results when thermal runaway diminishes crosslinking rate in solid rocket propellant?
A)Increased nozzle erosion by reactive species
B)Detonation due to deflagration-to-detonation wave
C)Uncontrolled acceleration and overpressure events✓
D)Flame quenching and termination of combustion
💡 Explanation
Uncontrolled acceleration occurs because sustained temperature increases via Arrhenius equation accelerate polymer decomposition through chain scission, rather than causing the designed crosslinking reactions. Therefore, rocket thrust rapidly increases, resulting in system overpressure, distinct from flame quenching alternatives.
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