Which outcome arises when Viking longship 'sails' yarns degrade?

💡 Explanation

Reduced propulsive force is observed because sails yarns undergo progressive tensile failure due to environmental stress corrosion over time; therefore, sailing efficiency decreases, rather than rudder failure, torsion exceeding limits, or hull failure, which depend on different mechanical properties.

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