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← HistoryWhich outcome followed the scaling up of mangonel siege engines during Roman times?
A)Increased weapon aiming consistency
B)Catapult frame structural deformation✓
C)Improved counterweight balance outcome
D)Enhanced torsion spring energy storage
💡 Explanation
Frame deformation increased because the increased tension used for a longer throw exceeded the limits of the wood's shear strength, causing structural failure due to excessive force; therefore, larger mangonels had shorter lifespans rather than being consistently accurate.
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