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What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "R"?

A bowline

B fisherman's bend

C round turn and two half hitches

D double becket bend

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) double becket bend. The double becket bend is a type of knot used to join two ropes together, as shown in the illustration D030DG with the letter "R" indicating this knot. The double becket bend is a secure and reliable knot that is commonly used in seamanship and is a requirement for the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examination. The other answer choices, such as the bowline, fisherman's bend, and round turn and two half hitches, are different types of knots that serve different purposes and are not the knot indicated by the letter "R" in the provided illustration.

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What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "R"?

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