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← HistoryWhich instability increases greatly when Viking rope-bridge spans exceed material stress limits?
A)Catenary sag develops rapidly
B)Resonance from wind increases✓
C)Torsional load buckles bridge
D)Shear stress breaks anchors
💡 Explanation
Excessive bridge length increases the risk of wind-induced resonance; therefore, the bridge oscillates or collapses, rather than static loading alone or simple cable sag, because Viking-era materials lacked damping.
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