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← HistoryWhich limitation affected early Chinese cannon effectiveness because of inconsistent cast iron production?
A)Frequent barrel pressure bursts✓
B)Muzzle projectile velocity reduction
C)Excessive recoil force generation
D)Rapid bore diameter enlargement
💡 Explanation
Early Chinese cannon barrels endured variable wall thicknesses due to limitations in the casting processes; this introduced Weak Point Formation. Bursting occurred therefore when the internal explosion exceeded those thin sections' yield strength, rather than promoting consistent propellant pressures.
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