Which outcome occurred because of gunpowder’s inconsistency in early trebuchet counterweight ordnance?

💡 Explanation

Because early gunpowder mixtures were not uniformly combined, internal ballistic properties varied wildly; therefore projectile range varied due to inconsistent deflagration, rather than structural load issues or purely chemical considerations.

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