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← HistoryWhich constraint complicates Viking longship navigation along fjords?
A)Limited draft for shallow waters
B)Rudder effectiveness in narrow channels✓
C)Hull flexibility during ice formation
D)Sail efficiency in variable headwinds
💡 Explanation
Reduced space affects steering because the rudder's leverage decreases, limiting course change. Therefore, accurate turns become notably difficult; rather than wind drag, depth, or ice restricting movement, rudder control presents a maneuverability constraint due to reduced moment arm properties.
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