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Una roldana es:A sheave (roldana) is:

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Correct answer: b) A grooved wheel over which the line runs in a block.

Why it is correct

The sheave is the grooved wheel inside a block. The line runs over it without chafe.

Why the others are not

  • a) A fender.
  • c) A fairlead.
  • d) A cleat.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Block wheel: sheave.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Knots and lines

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