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Which risk was magnified when Viking longships encountered rapid tidal changes?

A)Hull planking seam failure
B)Mast and sail collapse
C)Rudder mechanism jamming
D)Oar breakage increased greatly

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Seam failure increased because hogging and sagging underwent drastic and rapid cycles under tidal forces which caused differential stresses overcoming friction along planks, therefore the hull integrity was threatened rather than masts which could be lowered; rowing/steering were secondary concerns.

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