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← HistoryWhich consequence results when a Viking longship exceeds its sailcloth's torque limit?
A)Excessive hull ballast requirement
B)Decreased oar propulsion efficiency
C)Catastrophic sail rupture occurs✓
D)Rudder loses directional control
💡 Explanation
Delamination leads to sail failure because exceeding torque on aged linen causes interlaminar shear stress. This stress exceeds the sailcloth's cohesive strength; therefore, tearing occurs rather than controlled deformation observed below this limit.
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