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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from imperfect lubrication in early chronometers?
A)Cumulative rate errors increased rapidly✓
B)Balance spring corrosion accelerated rapidly
C)Deck watch escapements locked consistently
D)Amplitude became significantly larger
💡 Explanation
Small lubrication imperfections lead to the mechanism of frictional drift introducing cumulative timing inaccuracies because the oil's viscosity changed with temperature and contaminants, therefore a small rate error steadily grew, rather than being consistent or balanced.
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