Which outcome arises when siege crossbows experienced diminished torsion during Roman military campaigns?

💡 Explanation

The siege crossbow's inability to maintain consistent torsion resulted in decreased potential energy converted into projectile velocity, thus reducing the rate of fire because weakened torsion lessened power, therefore, fewer shots could be taken in the same amount of time, rather than increasing energy or accuracy.

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