Question 1683 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Runner. The runner is a type of tackle used to increase the mechanical advantage of a hoisting system. In the illustration D029DG, the runner is the component labeled as number 7, which is a single sheave block used to redirect the load line and increase the mechanical advantage of the hoisting system. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Whip is not a component shown in the illustration. C) Inverted whip is not a standard term used for tackle components. D) Single purchase refers to a different type of tackle system that does not match the configuration shown in the illustration.