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← HistoryDuring the Han dynasty, which outcome occurred due to tempering inaccuracies in automated crossbow trigger housings?
A)Increased internal wear of components
B)Deformation from repeated firing stress
C)Unreliable or delayed firing times✓
D)Inconsistent draw-weight measurements produced
💡 Explanation
Unreliable firing resulted directly from variations in metal hardness achieved through uneven tempering. Because inconsistent *thermal expansion* happened within the trigger mechanism, precise alignment diminished, therefore the sear release malfunctioned rather than experiencing solely increased wear or deformation given operational temperatures.
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