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Which consequence prevailed among Viking longships when sailcloth porosity increased due to persistent seawater exposure?

A)Maximum hull speed decreased slightly
B)Weather helm angle would markedly lessen
C)Yaw instability grows during tacking
D)Mast bending moment amplified considerably

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Increased porosity raises air permeability, undermining performance; because pressure differential across the sail lessens therefore maximum propulsive force reduces; rather than the others, weather helm, yaw, and moments concentrate elsewhere.

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