Which risk increases when a quipu-recorded rope degrades?

💡 Explanation

The lack of material strength data meant the Inca relied on tracking replacement, therefore the degradation creates an inaccurate record of its lifespan, affecting load margin estimates because material properties cannot be confidently assessed, rather than improved performance.

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