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← HistoryWhich mathematical outcome increases risk during an astrolabe design when observed planetary motion data requires complex calculations?
A)Trigonometric function input errors
B)Algebraic equation simplification errors✓
C)Mechanical gear ratio calibration errors
D)Star position parallax correction errors
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Errors in algebraic equation simplification increase risk because the complex transformations amplify initial inaccuracies throughout the planetary calculations; simplifying by algebraic manipulation introduces potential for operator error, therefore equation complexity increases the probability for mistakes, rather than errors in function input.
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