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