Which inherent risk increased with Qin dynasty cast-iron crossbow trigger mechanisms controlling tension?

💡 Explanation

Greater force on small areas caused increased stress concentration cracking, specifically the brittle cast iron because of its inherent material properties; therefore it broke more rapidly, rather than flexing, under repeated load as mild steel would.

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