Which outcome occurs when a Viking longship encounters a beam reach relative to its sail rigging?

💡 Explanation

Increased lateral drift (leeway) will occur because aerodynamic force exceeds the hull's resistance at that angle; this hydrodynamic imbalance introduces side-slipping, rather than purely forward motion, therefore reducing speed and altering course.

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