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← HistoryWhich risk increased during longship construction when ropewalk tension wasn't consistent?
A)Hull planking misalignment occurs✓
B)Sailcloth tearing becomes frequent
C)Mast twisting becomes more likely
D)Oar breakage rates increased sharply
💡 Explanation
Inconsistent ropewalk tension led to variable rope strength; this caused uneven force distribution during hull construction. Planking Misalignment resulted because weaker ropes yielded during hull joining, rather than strong ropes distributing tension evenly, leading to structural integrity.
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