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Which risk increases when early cast-iron cannons experience internal defects during the gunpowder ignition?

A)Projectile range significantly decreases
B)Barrel rupture propagates rapidly
C)Combustion becomes fuel-rich sooner
D)Breech-loading mechanism jams closed

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Rapid barrel rapture happens because internal defects weaken the cast iron, thus the pressure during powder ignition exceeds the materials limited tensile strength forming cracks that propagate; therefore barrel splits violently rather than just deforming or misfiring

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