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← HistoryWhich constraint critically limited the size of Viking longships, despite advanced construction, during transatlantic voyages?
A)Hull's transverse bending moment limited size✓
B)Sailcloth availability restricted practical dimensions
C)Rope-making complexity capped sparcraft mass
D)Navigation tool complexity limited ship size
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A longship`s hull was subject to transverse bending moment because its length created significant stress; therefore, excessive length risked structural failure rather than stability issues, sail availability, or navigation constraints becoming the limiting factors on overall size.
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