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← HistoryWhich 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
💡 Explanation
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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