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← HistoryWhich innovation followed algorithmic design applied to irrigation systems during the Islamic Golden Age?
A)Standardized canal sizing for water allocation✓
B)Automated water clock regulation of reservoirs
C)Centralized hydraulic pump maintenance schedules
D)Reduced water wheel friction via digital models
💡 Explanation
When Islamic engineers applied algebraic methods, standardized canal sizing was optimized for fair water allocation because consistent mathematical ratios were implemented across diverse geographies. Therefore standardized sizing resulted rather than automation, maintenance, or friction reduction which required additional technological innovations outside of algebra.
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