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Which consequence results when inertial and gravitational mass equivalence are violated within a spacecraft's navigation system?

A)Accumulation of relativistic positioning errors
B)Unstable propulsion output oscillations occur
C)Compromised structural tensile strength forms
D)Excessive cosmic radiation particle collection

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Violation of equivalence causes cumulative relativistic positioning errors because the accelerometer calibrations become inconsistent; inertial mass provides the measure for acceleration, therefore erroneous acceleration inputs affect integrations, rather than propulsion imbalances which are controlled via separate feedback loops.

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