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← HistoryWhich outcome routinely affected Viking longships navigating North Atlantic waters when storms eroded protective sealant?
A)Progressive sinking after frame saturation✓
B)Rudder failure due to ice expansion
C)Sail detachment due to weakened ropes
D)Mast breakage due to increased weight
💡 Explanation
Progressive frame saturation happens because water intrudes due to loss of sealant, enabling capillary action. Water accumulation surpasses evaporation, therefore buoyancy is gradually lost leading to potential sinking, rather than immediate rudder failure.
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