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← HistoryWhich consequence occurs, centuries after its creation, when bronze Islamic astrolabes experience significant oxidation?
A)Inaccurate celestial angular calculations✓
B)Deformations cause seized alignment
C)Cracking and material disintegration
D)Increased instrument thermal sensitivity
💡 Explanation
Inaccurate astronomical calculations arise because significant oxidation of the bronze results in dimensional changes affecting calibrated scales via thermal expansion; therefore, correct readings are impeded, rather than structural failure leading to disintegration or seizure.
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