Question 660 Deck General
70% to passWhat is meant by the term "luffing the boom" of a crane?
A
Moving the boom left or right
B
Stopping the boom
C
Topping or lowering the boom
D
All of the above
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Topping or lowering the boom. Luffing the boom of a crane refers to the action of raising or lowering the boom to adjust the angle of the boom relative to the ground. This is done to control the height and reach of the crane's load. Lowering or "topping" the boom is considered luffing, as it changes the boom's angle and allows the crane operator to position the load as needed. The other options, such as moving the boom left/right or simply stopping the boom, do not accurately describe the meaning of "luffing the boom."
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