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← HistoryWhich early outcome during Ming Dynasty cannon founding increased risk when imperfect molds were hastily cast?
A)Propellant deflagration becomes detonation✓
B)Incomplete combustion increases smoke
C)Accelerated bore erosion propagates cracks
D)Projectile shattering reduces range
💡 Explanation
Detonation risk increases because of rapid GAS ACCUMULATION caused by flawed casting; non-uniform walls cannot contain the pressure. This leads to explosive failure, therefore a mold imperfection causing instability is greater concern during cannon operation rather than range reduction.
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