Which destructive effect increased significantly when cast iron replaced bronze triggers Ancient Chinese crossbows?

💡 Explanation

The increased brittleness of cast iron allows for more precise trigger mechanisms, but the reduced yield strength also led to unintentional release; therefore, risk of of accidental discharge increased because of the mechanism of brittle fracture; rather than trigger durability.

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