Which limit increases the chance of longitudinal splitting in Viking longship sails?

💡 Explanation

Extended saltwater immersion increases sail's fiber HYDROLYSIS because chloride ions accelerate cellulose degradation, weakening it rather than purely mechanical wear. Hydrolysis reduces tensile strength, therefore, longitudinal splits become more probable under loads that sails would normally withstand.

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