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← HistoryWhich risk increased in Ming dynasty muskets due to inconsistent gunpowder?
A)Premature barrel burst during ignition✓
B)Misfire due to granular separation
C)Reduced projectile range from humidity
D)Elevated recoil injuring the shooter
💡 Explanation
Weaker gunpowder causes unpredictable pressure waves due to uneven burning– leading to potential premature barrel burst, rather than safe projectile firing, because the *pressure differential exceeds barrel strength*; therefore answering A; lower pressures, misfires or recoil would require different powder compositions.
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