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← HistoryWhich outcome occurred when medieval longship sails experienced excessive heeling?
A)Rudder effectiveness was severely reduced✓
B)Frame cracks created hull flooding
C)Sailcloth tearing was greatly accelerated
D)Mast supports gradually experienced fatigue
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Reduced rudder effectiveness occurred due to increased heel angle influencing submerged surface area, causing control issues because the hydrodynamic force acting through the rudder diminished. Steering control decreased; therefore the rudder became insufficient, rather than sail damage directly impacting propulsion.
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