Which constraint on Viking longships resulted from period rope-making?

💡 Explanation

Sail areas used flax/hemp ropes. Rope's limited tensile strength caused early failure via catenary sag, because insufficient rope strength restricted sail size; therefore, the option is sail area, rather than keel, cargo decrease, or fewer rowers.

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