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← HistoryWhich mechanical failure during gunpowder preparation risked premature explosion?
A)Electrostatic discharge from silk screening
B)Contamination during charcoal selection
C)Impact sensitivity due to milling✓
D)Hygroscopic degradation causing clumping
💡 Explanation
Impact sensitivity increases during milling because of frictional heating and crystal defects inducing rapid decomposition of gunpowder components; therefore, accidental impacts could cause detonation, rather than controlled burning in weapon.
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