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← HistoryWhich limitation constrained early Chinese trebuchet projectiles using black powder?
A)Incomplete powder deflagration post-launch✓
B)Premature projectile structural failure
C)Inaccurate targeting with powder bursts
D)Ineffective iron bolt aerodynamics
💡 Explanation
The limited force arose because inconsistent pulverization slowed DEFLAGRATION of early black powder; incomplete burning meant thrust decayed rapidly after launch, therefore range dropped versus mechanical counterweight trebuchets; rather than bolt failure or explosive targeting issues.
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