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← HistoryWhich consequence immediately arose when Viking longships encountered significantly fraying of the hemp ropes controlling sail trim?
A)Increased risk of capsizing during turns✓
B)Rope bridge construction innovation slowed
C)Navigation primarily by celestial means
D)Crew preferred oars accelerating fatigue
💡 Explanation
Increased capsizing risk occurs because decreased ability to adjust sail angle promptly induces excessive heeling; therefore, control is lost rather than relying solely on celestial navigation or rowing, because sail trim is essential under variable sea states and weather changes.
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