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← HistoryWhich control challenge arose as Viking longships increased in length?
A)Reduced hull torsional stiffness✓
B)Increased sailcloth production costs
C)Decreased windward sailing ability
D)Greater metal keel susceptibility
💡 Explanation
Reduced torsional stiffness in longer hulls caused increased twist, because frames lacked triangulation; therefore hull integrity was harder to maintain with simple pegged lap joints rather than riveted or braced construction under dynamic wave loading.
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