Which consequence results when the counterweight in a trebuchet's arm breaks during a siege?

💡 Explanation

Arm breakage triggers catastrophic failure; this is because the Counterweight Imbalance creates overwhelming stress, therefore rapid uncontrolled twisting or buckling results, rather than altered trajectory or velocity controlled via release.

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