Which situation increases vulnerability to capsize when sail trim and ballast counteract insufficiently on Viking longships at sea?

💡 Explanation

A sudden squall induces heeling because the shift in center of force against a large sail area causes a large torque. This exceeds the righting moment offered by the ballast; therefore, capsize risk increases, rather than structural failures affecting stability initially.

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