Which critical vulnerability occurs when a Roman ballista experiences moisture within its torsion springs?

💡 Explanation

Reduced projectile launch distance results as the moisture induces fiber swelling, disrupting the stored rotational Potential energy. Internal Friction acts to dampen the applied launch torsion therefore distance falls below specifications, rather than affecting trajectory.

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