Which mechanical outcome arises in 11th-century mechanized clocks when using algebraic ratios in the gear trains?

💡 Explanation

When gear trains use algebraic ratios for timekeeping in clocks, any slight deviation from calculated ratios introduces frequency errors due to compounded imprecision and limits duration of continuous operation. Therefore small errors accumulate over time, rather than stabilizing oscillation or preventing wear which rely on exact tolerances and feedback mechanisms.

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