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← HistoryWhich mechanical consequence resulted from early Chinese trebuchet-launched gunpowder bombs exceeding their design limits?
A)Premature projectile detonation occurs✓
B)Winch cable breakage risk increases
C)Increased target spread emerged slowly
D)Trebuchet arm splintering accelerates
💡 Explanation
Premature detonation results because thermal shock from over-compressed gunpowder initiates rapid decomposition, rather than controlled deflagration after impact; therefore, the munition explodes in flight, rather than accurately reaching intended targets.
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