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← HistoryWhich instability increases when a Viking longship's length increases?
A)Capsizing due to metacentric height✓
B)Rudder failure in strong currents
C)Sail tearing during high winds
D)Hull cracking from ice pressure
💡 Explanation
Longer ships have a reduced freeboard relative to beam, therefore their metacentric height decreases, increasing roll instability specifically capsizing, rather than rudder/sail issues or ice damage relevant regardless keel length.
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