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← HistoryWhich outcome resulted from Roman ballista torsion spring relaxation?
A)Range decreased over extended sieges✓
B)Projectile velocity linearly increased
C)Accuracy improved under greater humidity
D)Rate of fire significantly expanded
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Decreased range occurred because organic materials in the torsion springs experienced creep, causing stress relaxation; therefore, the force applied to projectiles diminished rather than improved accuracy or projectile velocity, impacting siege effectiveness.
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