Which mechanical outcome occurred when applying Chinese cast iron to repeating crossbow trigger mechanisms?

💡 Explanation

Applying cast iron significantly increased firing rates because its *uniform friction* allowed much faster trigger releases, therefore producing increased firing rates, rather than slower speeds due to complex manufacturing.

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