Which outcome resulted from issues 'casting' large bronze cannons during the Ming dynasty?

💡 Explanation

Cracking occurred because of differential cooling rates setting up internal stresses exceeding bronze's tensile strength; this is solidification shrinkage. The bronze cannons shattered unpredictably, therefore making A the correct option, rather than improved smoothness because the cast blanks required further machining.

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