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← HistoryWhich consequence followed delayed tacking maneuvers in Viking longships?
A)Increased slippage perpendicular to motion✓
B)Reduced rotational moment on the keel
C)Greater sailcloth tension and drag
D)Sustained heeling toward the wind
💡 Explanation
Increased slippage occurs due to leeway because, in a delayed tack, the helmsman struggles to re-align the sail's angle of attack quickly, resulting in inefficient force generation. Therefore, slippage increases, rather than keel moment increasing or greater sail draft emerging.
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