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← HistoryWhich outcome resulted from the historical transition to lost-wax “cast” bronze cannons?
A)Decreased barrel crack propagation rate✓
B)Increased gunpowder deflagration velocity
C)Reduced barrel mechanical bursting strength
D)Enhanced sabot projectile aerodynamic stability
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Lower temperatures and more uniform bronze alloy within cannons were obtained due to the lost-wax casting method, which refined the bronze casting process; this decreased the rate of crack propagation under thermal stress because the material became more homogenous; therefore, the integrity improved with this mechanism, rather than being reduced because it created micro-voids.
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