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← HistoryWhich consequence arises from prolonged storage of Roman pila with insufficient maintenance in humid environment?
A)Shaft warping impairs aerodynamics
B)Head detachment weakens impact✓
C)Weight imbalance affects throwing range
D)Torsion spring failure alters release
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When pila are stored in humid conditions without proper oiling, galvanic corrosion causes the iron head to detach from the wooden shaft due to electrochemical reactions. Therefore head detachment weakens impact, rather than warping, imbalance, or spring failure which rely on distinct damage mechanisms.
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