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Which consequence results when geometric understanding of light refraction exceeded instrument manufacturing precision during medieval astrolabe sundial production?

A)Inaccurate time measurement results
B)Uniform metal oxidation accelerates rapidly
C)Mirror coatings degrade prematurely
D)Mathematical theory could develop further

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Inaccurate time measurement occurs because angular calculations depend on precise alignment achieved through meticulous crafting, a process limited by manufacturing imprecision restricting accurate refraction. Therefore, time measurement suffers, rather than accelerated degradation, due to inherent instrument defects.

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