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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from inaccurate latitude engravings that persisted on pre-telescopic astrolabes?
A)Errors in predicting planetary positions✓
B)Overestimation of building structural loads
C)Failure accurately measuring fluid flow
D)Misalignment of geared clock mechanisms
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When astrolabes had inaccurate latitude engravings, systematic errors arose in determining the altitude of celestial objects because the position of the instrument was effectively shifted, leading to inaccurate planetary position predictions. Therefore planetary positions were impacted, rather than building loads, fluid flows, or clock gears, which rely on different variables/measuring principles.
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