A knot used to join two lines of unequal size is the ______.

A. square knot
✓ sheet bendCorrect
C. rolling hitch
D. clove hitch

Why B is correct

The sheet (becket) bend is specifically suited for joining two lines, especially of unequal size, and holds better than a square knot for that purpose. The square knot is intended for lines of equal size and light duty only.

Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §3-2

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