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A luff tackle consists of a double block and a single block. What is its theoretical mechanical advantage when the double block is the moving (load) block?

  1. A. Two
  2. B. Three
  3. FourCorrect
  4. D. Five

Why C is correct

The theoretical mechanical advantage equals the number of parts of the fall supporting the moving block. With the double block moving, four parts of fall support it, giving a theoretical advantage of four. When the single block moves, only three parts support it, giving an advantage of three.

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