Which outcome would occur most readily when ropes composing a Viking rope bridge section become waterlogged during prolonged rainfall?

💡 Explanation

Increased rope weight due to water ingression causes greater deflection; this is caused by increased gravitational force overcoming tension in the ropes, increasing catenary arch sag, because this added load changes the force distribution. Therefore, deflection is most sensitive, rather than other types of rope failure under small overload.

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