Which outcome reduces the Roman ballista's range significantly when humidity increases?

💡 Explanation

Decreased range arises from reduced torsion because humidity increases the moisture content in the twisted sinew bundles that power the ballista; due to *reduced elasticity*, it stores less potential energy, therefore projectile velocity decreases, rather than altered mechanical instability affecting structural integrity.

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