What is the function of the electric brake...

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Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45ad8

What is the function of the electric brake on a deck cargo winch?

Question 1 of 27070

What is the function of the electric brake on a deck cargo winch?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Fail-safe braking on lifting equipment • Difference between speed governing and load-holding devices • What happens to a suspended load if power is lost

💭 Think About

• If the ship suddenly loses electrical power while a heavy load is suspended, what feature of the winch prevents the load from running away? • Does a brake normally control speed, or is its primary purpose to stop/hold motion? • Which choice best describes a safety function that protects people and equipment in the event of a power failure?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options describe speed control rather than braking • Identify which option describes protecting against overload rather than loss of power • Focus on the option that clearly describes holding the load safely when power is interrupted

Question 1 of 27070

What is the function of the electric brake on a deck cargo winch?

automatically engage when the winch motor current is reaching full load

automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load

automatically hold the load if power to the winch motor is disconnected

automatically govern the lowering speed of the load