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Which outcome arises as cast iron cools unevenly in early Chinese cannon barrels?

A)Increased risk of brittle fracturing
B)Enhanced resistance to thermal shock
C)Elevated efficiency of powder combustion
D)Improved dimensional accuracy long-term

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Uneven cooling during the casting of cannon barrels causes differential volumetric contraction, initiating tensile lattice strain, because the exterior cools faster than the interior, therefore brittle fracturing is more likely, rather than compressive strength.

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