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A flintlock ignition system uses which of the following to ignite the powder?

Flintlock actions create sparks by striking flint against a steel plate called the frizzen, which ignites powder in a flash pan.

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Question: A flintlock ignition system uses which of the following to ignite the powder?

Answer options:

  • A chemical primer
  • An electric spark ✅ A piece of flint striking steel (the frizzen)
  • A burning rope

Correct answer: A piece of flint striking steel (the frizzen)

Explanation: Flintlock actions create sparks by striking flint against a steel plate called the frizzen, which ignites powder in a flash pan.

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