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Which 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

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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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