Which consequence results when repeated use of chronometers on ships induces material changes?

💡 Explanation

Spring fatigue of delicate components leads to changes because cyclical stress weakens metal, allowing it to slowly deform under continued load; therefore the rate accuracy suffers unpredictably rather than a sudden catastrophic failure of the movement at sea.

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