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← HistoryWhich limit reduces accuracy using 18th-century marine box sextants?
A)Ship's deck instability dominates error✓
B)Atmospheric refraction induces larger errors
C)Chronometer precision greatly limits accuracy
D)Telescope magnification hampers targeting precise stars
💡 Explanation
Ship deck pitching/rolling causes sextant reading errors because INERTIAL ERROR introduces observational imprecision; therefore, a steady platform gives better readings rather than other issues given optimal observers and equipment.
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