Plate Armor Versus Chain Mail
Which of the following identifies an advantage and a disadvantage of wearing plate armor instead of chain mail?
A
An advantage is that the force of a blow is distributed across the entire plate, lessening the impact on the wearer; a disadvantage is that it contains weak points at the joints.
B
An advantage is that plate armor is more flexible than chain mail; a disadvantage is that it has a rigid structure of its own.
C
An advantage is that plate armor is better at deflecting blows than chain mail; a disadvantage is that it is thinner, making the knight more susceptible to injuries from swords and lances.
D
An advantage is that it is heavier than chain mail; a disadvantage is that it has a rigid structure of its own.
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