What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 9 as shownin illustration D029DG below?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 4
Tackle number 9 represents a gun tackle or two double-sheave blocks configured to provide a mechanical advantage of 4, calculated by counting the number of parts of the hauling line supporting the moving block.
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