Question 2027Deck General70% to pass
How should manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid be coiled?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) they should be coiled in a clockwise direction.
Manila lines with right-hand laid strands should be coiled in a clockwise direction to maintain the natural twist of the line. Coiling the line in a counterclockwise direction would work against the twist of the strands, causing the line to become untwisted and potentially weakened. The other options are incorrect - B and C are incorrect because the coiling direction should be clockwise, not either direction or counterclockwise. D is incorrect because manila lines should be properly coiled, not left uncoiled.
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