Which outcome increases the risk of catapult inaccuracy when launching projectiles during a siege?

💡 Explanation

Rope degradation introduces asymmetric stress within the torsion spring launching mechanism, because material breakdown changes the elastic properties unevenly; therefore trajectory deviates from the intended path rather than providing force consistently as designed.

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