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Which material failure occurred if Ming Dynasty rockets exploded prematurely?

A)Thermal runaway in gunpowder grains
B)Case's shear stress exceeding limit
C)Nozzle throat experiencing creep rupture
D)Combustion overpressure surpassed design constraints

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Premature explosion indicates an unstable burn rate. because Thermal runaway, runaway self-heating of the gunpowder, increases the rocket engine pressure therefore exceeding design. rather than a gradual combustion from regulated rate.

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