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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from overloading a 17th-century caravel’s hold?
A)Increased risk of planking separation✓
B)Reduced susceptibility to hogging
C)Improved stability in heavy seas
D)Decreased hull frictional resistance
💡 Explanation
An overloaded ship experiences increased stress on its hull, therefore increasing the risk of planking separation. This is because increased weight amplifies the **shear stress** beyond the wood's capacity, rather than improving stability or reducing friction.
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