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Which limitation increased the risk of capsizing during extreme weather at sea for Viking longships using sail rigging?

A)Inadequate rope wet tensile strength
B)Brittle oar shaft fracture toughness
C)Cargo weight exceeds hull capacity
D)Erratic rudder response time issues

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Viking longships relied on hemp ropes for sail control; inadequate `rope wet tensile strength` under storm conditions increased capsizing risk because water weakens hemp fibres, therefore making sail control harder rather than a cargo overload situation.

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