GSK Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 5 of 30
A purchase is roveto advantage when
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Direct Answer
Option A: The pull is coming from the moving block
A purchase is rove to advantage when the direction of the hauling part originates from the moving block. This configuration allows for mechanical advantage, meaning less force is required to lift a given weight.
All Options
A
The pull is coming from the moving block
(Correct Answer)
B
The pull is coming from the standing block
C
The wire thickness is reduced
D
The purchase is hoisting more weight
Detailed Explanation & Context
A purchase is rove to advantage when the direction of the hauling part originates from the moving block. This configuration allows for mechanical advantage, meaning less force is required to lift a given weight.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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