Which mechanical consequence results when tolerances accumulate in a complex geared astrolabe?

💡 Explanation

Tolerance buildup creates errors in gear ratios via cumulative 'error propagation'. Because slight variations distort angular relationships non-uniformly, the device maps celestial positions non-linearly, rather than fracturing structurally or oscillating wildly.

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