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← HistoryWhich operational problem emerged in 18th-century warships when broadside cannons were fired simultaneously?
A)Rudder jamming due to recoil forces
B)Hull deformation from concentrated stress✓
C)Sails tearing from gunpowder residue
D)Mast collapse caused by vibration resonance
💡 Explanation
When broadside cannons fired simultaneously, concentrated stress occurred because the shockwaves combined, placing immense strain on the hull planks that were not optimally reinforced, leading to potential deformation. Therefore, hull deformation results, rather than rudder jamming, sail tearing, or mast collapse which have different mechanical pathways.
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