Question 2088 Deck General
70% to passWhich of the following is true of a stopper is attached to a bitt utilizing an overhand knot?
A
the strength of the stopper will decrease
B
the strength of the stopper will increase
C
the breaking strain of the stopper increases
D
the strength of the stopper will remain the same
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) the strength of the stopper will decrease. When a stopper is attached to a bitt utilizing an overhand knot, the strength of the stopper will decrease. This is because the overhand knot creates a stress concentration point in the stopper line, which can reduce its overall strength and breaking strain. The other options are incorrect because the overhand knot does not increase the strength or breaking strain of the stopper, nor does it leave the strength unchanged. The overhand knot's constriction on the stopper line is what causes the decrease in strength.
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