Which consequence arises in Roman torsion siege engines when organic sinew dries unevenly?

💡 Explanation

Uneven drying modifies tension distribution, changing launch dynamics because of mechanical asymmetry, resulting in decreased accuracy via altered projectile trajectory. Therefore, range is affected, rather than structural failure, because sinew maintains some tensile strength.

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