🔍 Key Concepts

• Load distribution in towing bridles • Effect of unequal leg length on tension and strain • Relationship between overloaded components and potential failure

💭 Think About

• If one leg of the bridle is shorter, which leg will take more of the towing load first? • What happens to a longer leg if the shorter leg is already carrying most of the strain? • How does continuous excessive strain on one leg affect its chance of failing compared to the other leg?

✅ Before You Answer

• Think about which leg (shorter or longer) will become taut first and carry greater tension. • Consider whether the other leg will be completely slack or just carrying less load. • Ask yourself: if one leg is overloaded for a long period, is failure risk increased for that leg?