During China's Song Dynasty, which outcome increased after rapid adoption of coke-fired iron production?

💡 Explanation

Increased high-carbon iron, essential for powerful arbalest firing mechanisms, enabled longer ranges because higher carbon content allowed for stronger, more resilient trigger components that could withstand greater strain, therefore ballistic range increased rather than alternatives related to corrosion, tensile strength, or energy consumption.

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