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← HistoryWhich malfunction occurs in ancient Chinese rockets with uneven powder compaction?
A)Nozzle erosion accelerates rapidly
B)Inconsistent thrust trajectory results✓
C)Chamber pressure becomes stabilized
D)Combustion becomes less predictable
💡 Explanation
An uneven compaction causes inconsistent combustion because gunpowder burns faster in lower density regions; therefore, the rocket's thrust vector is erratic, rather than maintaining a stable, controlled trajectory.
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