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← HistoryWhich mechanism, affecting accuracy, increased in early astrolabes due to imprecise manual crafting?
A)Eccentricity of engraved circles✓
B)Warping of the alidade vane
C)Backlash in the gear train
D)Thickness of the mater plate
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Imprecise engraving led to eccentricity; the physical imperfection altered angle measurements. This arose because astrolabe construction relied upon manual techniques which introduced irregularities, therefore circular scales were not perfect, rather than manufacturing variation of thickness only marginally influencing reading resolution.
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