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Originally used in fireworks, later used as a propellant for weapons- cannon.
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What was the original purpose of gunpowder in the ancient china?
Fireworks.
Is gunpowder legal in California?
Yes, as long as you are not purchasing it for an unlawful purpose. You can purchase gunpowder for reloading ammunition, and that's legal, but you cannot purchase gunpowder with the intent of constructing a bomb or explosive device.
What can gunpowder be used for?
gunpowder can be used for guns and fireworks
What was the purpose of the plot in the gunpowder plot of 1605?
To kill James the first and get a catholic King or Queen put in his place.
What was the Purpose of the Triangular Trade?
The purpose of the Triangular trade route was so that Africa, American Colonies, and England could exchange their resources for slaves, gunpowder, weapons, and even crops.
What was the purpose of Marco polo traveling to china?
to trade goods in china. he traded porcelain, coal, gunpowder, printing, etc.
What purpose does gunpowder serve?
When burned, it creates gasses that rapidly expand to form high pressure that shoots the projectile out of the closed area.
What is an ingredient of gunpowder?
an ingredient in gunpowder is sulphur
What is the collective noun of gunpowder?
There is no specific collective noun for gunpowder, in which case, you use an appropriate noun suited to the situation a pound of gunpowder, a flask of gunpowder, a box of gunpowder, etc.
Is gunpowder magnetic?
No, gunpowder is not magnetic.
Why should gunpowder be illegal?
Gunpowder can be used to make a bomb. So unless you are licensed to be in possession of gunpowder, owning gunpowder is illegal.
What happens when you smash gunpowder with a hammer?
Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck. Nothing.. Gunpowder does not impact-detonate, which is why bullets have a "primer" that will ignite the gunpowder when it is struck.
