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← HistoryWhich outcome accelerates in song-dynasty iron cannon when moisture contacts poorly combined gunpowder constituents?
A)Increased misfire due to clumping
B)Faster combustion and pressure output
C)Decreased barrel-lining thermal strain
D)Corrosion due to oxidation reduction✓
💡 Explanation
Corrosion accelerates because galvanic corrosion is caused by electrochemical action occurring directly between the iron and gunpowder constituents in the presence of water causing oxidation reduction, therefore, iron is lost from the barrel rather than pressure change.
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