Using illustration D058DG below, which of the figures protects the stress bearing end of a wire rope from being crushed while forming a temporary eye splice using wire rope clips?

Correct Answer: Option B — C.

A thimble is essential when forming an eye in wire rope to prevent the rope from bending over a radius smaller than its minimum allowable diameter. It protects the wire from crushing and abrasion, ensuring the eye maintains its shape and structural integrity under high-tension loading conditions.