Smokeless gun powder contains
Question and options
Smokeless gun powder contains
- Charcoal
- Nitrocellulose
- Potassium nitrate
- Sulphur
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Nitrocellulose
Smokeless powders are based on nitrocellulose (single base, with nitroglycerine in double base). Charcoal, potassium nitrate and sulphur make black powder.
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