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What outcome resulted when cast iron quality declined throughout late-Ming dynasty military foundries?

A)Decreased gunpowder explosion chamber integrity
B)Reduced waterwheel torque for bellows
C)Increased copper ore smelting efficiency
D)Improved iron reinforcement of pagodas

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Decreased iron quality led to diminished *material strength*, causing weakened gunpowder chambers, because inferior casting resulted in more defects and potential failures under pressure; therefore, poorer cannons, rather than better metalworking or structural uses, prevailed.

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