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← HistoryWhich outcome occurred when Roman torsion siege engines like the ballista exceeded wooden frame constraints?
A)Compromised projectile launch accuracy✓
B)Increased range due to elastic recovery
C)Faster deployment in the battlefield
D)Lighter overall machine construction
💡 Explanation
Projectile accuracy suffered because exceeding wood capability led to frame warping; torsion spring *asymmetry* compromised launch trajectory. Therefore targeting became imprecise rather than extending range because the whole engine suffered fatigue, rather reducing weight or making it easier to deploy.
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