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← HistoryWhich outcome results in astrolabe instrument error due to prolonged thermal exposure?
A)Eccentric ecliptic ring alignment
B)Warped altitude scale degradation✓
C)Shifted shadow square positioning
D)Distorted mater plate orientation
💡 Explanation
The altitude scales warp because thermal expansion causes differential stress, leading to permanent deformation. Therefore, inaccurate altitude readings occur rather than disrupted angle measurements or general shifts in projection because those are dependent on separate parts.
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