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← HistoryWhich outcome occurred during extreme wind conditions for medieval longships?
A)Sail area caused structural failure✓
B)Hull integrity prevented capsizing force
C)Rudder effectiveness enhanced steering ability
D)Ballast distribution improved speed stability
💡 Explanation
Sail area leading to structural failure involves increased stress because the sail captured excessive wind force impacting mast and hull through increased torque, therefore a mast snapped rather than the hull remaining intact because sail-area exceedances were unmanageable.
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