Question 1683Deck General70% to pass
What is the name of tackle number 7 as shown in illustration D029DG below?
AI Explanation
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.
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