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← HistoryWhich tension-related consequence occurs with prolonged submersion of Viking longship ropes?
A)Increased fiber fatigue likelihood
B)Decreased tensile strength rapidly✓
C)Enhanced resistance of abrasion
D)Reduced rope weight marginally
💡 Explanation
Submerged ropes experienced strength reduction because hydrolysis, a chemical degradation mechanism, weakened cellulose fibers by breaking polymer chains; therefore the tensile strength decreased rather than resisting abrasion, because wet weakens rope when stretched.
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