Which consequence resulted from increased frictional losses during initial steamship voyages through narrow river channels?

💡 Explanation

Decreased river channel depth increases hull drag and therefore frictional losses; this decreases overall engine efficiency because more power is used overcoming drag, rather than propulsion; elevated vapor pressure is not relevant here.

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