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← HistoryWhich early consequence resulted from fiber rot within Viking longship rigging?
A)Decreased sail handling force✓
B)Increased structural beam stress
C)Enhanced navigational precision
D)Reduced hull displacement speed
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Decreased sail handling force occurs with fiber rot via decreased Torsional Strength because the ropes become brittle, therefore control is more difficult rather than an increased beam stress caused by cargo, better navigation, or speed reduction.
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