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← HistoryWhich defensive outcome resulted from the rapid heating of caldrons when employing Greek fire against siege towers at Constantinople?
A)Expansion joint deformation occurred
B)Metal fatigue failure developed
C)Rapid pressure vaporization resulted✓
D)Flame front oxygen depletion occurred
💡 Explanation
Rapid pressure vaporization from Greek fire bombardment caused besiegers to be scalded by superheated oil and steam, because direct flame exposure induces rapid phase change. This outcome disrupted enemy siege efforts, rather than structural failure, due to efficient heat transfer.
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