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← HistoryWhich of these consequences increases when Viking longship square sails experience persistent strong crosswinds?
A)Lee side leeway increases✓
B)Rudder effectiveness proportionately declines
C)Masthead corrosion accelerates extremely rapidly
D)Hull planking delamination drastically accelerates
💡 Explanation
Lee side leeway increases because excessive side force causes greater *sideslip*, with the vessel moving partly sideways rather than solely forward; therefore leeway increase, rather than rudder decline affecting control if correctly trimmed or simply structural component damage.
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