Deck General USCG Question #2040 (Set 64)

What is the name of tackle number 1 as shown in illustration D029DG below?

USCG Exam Illustration D029DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D029DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Whip

A single sheave fixed in a block, used to change the direction of a pull without providing mechanical advantage, is defined as a whip. It is the simplest form of tackle, where the mechanical advantage is 1, as the effort required equals the weight being lifted.

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