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During world war i, germany used a "big bertha" cannon to hurl shells into paris 30 miles away. this gun also had a long barrel. what is the reason for using a long barrel in these guns
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During world war i, germany used a "big bertha" cannon to hurl shells into paris 30 miles away. this gun also had a long barrel. what is the reason for using a long barrel in these guns

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to allow the force of expanding gases from the gunpowder to act for a longer time
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