Which effect increased Roman ballista projectile range due to twisted sinew torsion bundles, despite energy loss?

💡 Explanation

During ballista operation, the twisted sinew bundles transfer potential energy from rotational strain to projectile kinetic energy. However, energy loss occurs; a byproduct of this sinew untwisting imparted projectile spin which enhances flight stability resulting from gyroscopic precession. Therefore, stabilization is achieved, rather than angle control drag effects or amplified power requiring different torsion parameters.

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