What consequence results when a chronometer malfunctions due to temperature variations during transatlantic sailing?

💡 Explanation

Errors in chronometer timekeeping will affect celestial navigation because the method relies on accurate time to determine the prime meridian which is the basis for longitude calculations as it utilizes calculations involving Time. Therefore longitude calculations grow inaccurate gradually, rather than inducing other types of unrelated structural failures.

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