Question 2133Deck General70% to pass
A snatch block is a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) hinged block.
A snatch block is a type of pulley block that has a hinged side, allowing it to be "snatched" or quickly attached to a rope or line without having to thread the end through. This makes it a useful tool for short, sharp pulls where you need to quickly connect the block to the line. The hinged design is the key feature that distinguishes a snatch block from other types of blocks.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) a chock roller is a type of fairlead, not a block; C) blocks can be used with many types of rope, not just manila; and D) while snatch blocks are used for short, sharp pulls, the "strong block" description is not a defining characteristic.
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#2131 Which tackle arrangement has the LEAST mechanical advantage? #2132 A block that can be opened at the hook or shackle end to receive a bight of the line is a _______________.#2134 A snatch block would most likely be used as a _______________.#2135 The grooved wheel inside a block is called a _______________.#2136 A metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced, is known as a(n) _______________.