Which instability in a Viking longship increases when subjected to waves approaching beam-on?

💡 Explanation

A beam-on wave impact on a Viking longship causes rolling, amplifying the metacentric height effect. The reduced metacentric height increases the risk of capsize because decreased righting arm leverage induces instability that overcomes environmental constraints therefore, loss of stability increases rather than decreased forward speed.

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