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← HistoryWhich consequence results from inaccurate approximations during medieval Islamic hydraulic system design?
A)Galleries suffering structural overload
B)Weir gates undergoing cavitation damage
C)Aqueducts experiencing turbulent backflow
D)Qanats developing reduced water capacity✓
💡 Explanation
Qanat capacity reduces because estimating gradients hinges on algebraic approximations of terrain; imprecise slope calculation reduces flow rate. Therefore, algebraic error impacts water delivery, rather than physically damaging system components.
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