Gunpowder requires confinement to explode; when unconfined, both smokeless and black powder burn steadily. Smokeless powder burns predictably, while black powder burns faster and more aggressively. The key to a propellant's effectiveness is its ability to produce rapid gas expansion under pressure within a firearm's chamber.
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