Which risk increases when a torsion catapult arm splinters?

💡 Explanation

Splintering causes asymmetrical stress because the stored energy is released unevenly and uncontrollably via **stress concentration**, therefore creating a localized failure point, rather than launching the projectile effectively or stabilizing components.

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