Which consequence resulted from incomplete combustion in early trebuchet counterweight weaponry during dry seasons?

💡 Explanation

When incomplete combustion occurs, chemical energy converts inefficiently because fuel oxidation is limited, causing reduced energy available to lift the counterweight which decreases its overall mass contributing to the projectile launch. Therefore decreased range resulted rather than frame cracking, variable launch angles, and weapon wear, which stem from different failure modes.

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