Which outcome arises during a siege when a late Roman ballista's torsion springs experience asymmetric moisture absorption?

💡 Explanation

Reduced projectile range occurs because inconsistent moisture levels diminish elastic recoil; the mechanism is asymmetric torsion. Therefore, projectile trajectory deviates, rather than consistent power or structural imbalances which assume uniform spring behavior.

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