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← HistoryWhich limitation was resolved by introducing trebuchet counterweights?
A)Maintaining consistent projectile range✓
B)Reducing stress on timber frames
C)Decreasing setup/teardown duration
D)Maximizing projectile launch frequency
💡 Explanation
A trebuchet's counterweight enables projectile range control using the principle of energy transfer to consistently hurl projectiles a specified distance; variations in load are managed through counterweight adjustment, therefore allowing for predictable ranges rather than suffering from shot-to-shot inconsistency.
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