Which risk increases when a Viking longship's steering oar rope rigging experiences thermal expansion?

💡 Explanation

Decreased rudder angle precision increases because thermal expansion in the ropes reduces tension, changing the force transmitted via the Tiller effect during steering, therefore less controlled turning occurs, rather than sail or hull issues.

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