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← HistoryWhich risk emerged in early Byzantine warfare when Greek fire was transferred?
A)Backflash within the pumping mechanism✓
B)Explosive boiling of heavy naphtha
C)Premature ignition of the container
D)Uncontrolled flame spread during mixing
💡 Explanation
Backflash in pumping systems led Greek fire to explode within the devices because incomplete combustion could ignite fuel inside the pump's return path. Therefore, A is correct; rather than direct flame spread or boiling during transfer outside the pump.
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