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← HistoryWhich outcome resulted from inconsistent steel tempering during mass-produced Han dynasty crossbow triggers?
A)Reduced crossbow draw weight averages
B)Increased rate of sear failures✓
C)Decreased accuracy at longer ranges
D)Accelerated stock component degradation
💡 Explanation
Increased rate of sear failures occurred due to inconsistent hardness via differential Thermal expansion. The sear, responsible for holding the bowstring, experienced accelerated fatigue; therefore, premature release becomes more likely, rather than changes in draw weight, accuracy, or stock degradation.
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