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← HistoryWhich consequence arises due to inaccuracies in chronometer manufacturing during long sea voyages?
A)Errors in longitude estimations increase✓
B)Increased risk of hull structural failures
C)Sailcloth degradation accelerates significantly
D)Fresh water supplies become contaminated faster
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Errors accrued in chronometers introduced systematic errors in longitude reckoning because dead reckoning alone didn't suffice. Errors resulted in incorrect navigation particularly after extended voyages; therefore, accumulated timing drift compromised accurate position fixing, rather than directly causing any structural weaknesses.
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