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Which outcome occurs when gunpowder, used in early Chinese signaling rockets, exceeds its pressure design limit?

A)Casing failure during combustion
B)Increased trajectory aiming deviation
C)Unburnt propellant remains stable
D)Extended visible light duration

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When gunpowder exceeds its pressure tolerance, stress concentration leads to catastrophic casing failure because the hoop stress overcomes material strength, creating rapid crack propagation rather than controlled thrusting; therefore casing fails, rather than stable remains maintaining flight.

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