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← HistoryWhich consequence followed from replacing overlapping planks with flush-laid planks on Viking longships?
A)Increased hull flexibility during storms✓
B)Decreased draft for river navigation
C)Improved resistance to marine borers
D)Reduced weight and improved speed
💡 Explanation
Replacing overlapping planks decreased the structural integrity because load distribution relied on friction between planks. Therefore, hull flexibility significantly increased, rather than improving resistance to borers or reducing draft which involved different construction priorities.
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