Which outcome occurred in early Viking longships subjected to beam reaching winds?

💡 Explanation

Increased heeling occurred because the sail's center of effort generated a large overturning moment. The resisting moment created by the buoyancy could be overcome due to the relatively narrow beam; therefore significant leaning or capsizing became risks, rather than stable sailing.

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