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← HistoryAfter beaching a Viking longship on soft sand, which impediment results when attempting quick re-launching?
A)Increased hull frictional resistance✓
B)Rudder jamming from sand ingress
C)Sail damage from wind gusts
D)Oar lock damage
💡 Explanation
The ship experiences increased hull frictional resistance because the sand compacts under the large surface area of the hull exerting a drag force. Therefore, relaunching becomes greatly impaired, rather than immediate rudder issues or sail/oar damage above deck.
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