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Una roldana es un elemento:A sheave (roldana) is a part:

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Correct answer: b) On which the rope turns in pulleys, blocks and snatch blocks.

Why it is correct

A sheave is the wheel inside a block that the line runs over. It turns without chafe.

Why the others are not

  • a) Not that.
  • c) That is a cleat.
  • d) That is a bitt.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Pulley wheel: sheave.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Knots and lines

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