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← HistoryWhich outcome occurs when Viking longship rigging rope stretches excessively during a sudden squall?
A)Sail rips due to overload✓
B)List increases from shifted ballast
C)Rudder's steering ability improves
D)Hull's structural integrity weakens
💡 Explanation
Sail rips due to overload occurs because excessive rope stretch via increased length/compliance causes redistribution of tension; therefore, stress exceeds the material limit in weaker sections of the sail, rather than impacting the rudder or the ballast.
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