Which consequence arises when a Medieval siege crossbow's tiller weakens?

💡 Explanation

Reduced projectile kinetic energy is an outcome because reduced bending stiffness causes increased elastic strain and lowered elastic potential energy storage (spring constant degradation). Therefore, less initial energy stored leads to less kinetic energy imparted to the bolt, rather than instability or trigger wear.

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