Which of the following is true of a stopper...

Which of the following is true of a stopper...

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Which of the following is true of a stopper that is attached to a bitt utilizing an overhand knot?

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Which of the following is true of a stopper that is attached to a bitt utilizing an overhand knot?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Overhand knot and how knots affect line strength • How sharp bends and knots change the working and breaking strength of a line • Difference between original line strength and breaking strain after knotting

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to the fibers in a line when you tie an overhand knot – are they straighter or more sharply bent? • Is an overhand knot generally used when you want maximum strength, or mainly because it is quick and simple? • Compare a straight, properly led stopper on a bitt with one that has an extra knot in it – which would normally carry load better?

✅ Before You Answer

• Recall that most knots reduce a line’s strength – verify how a simple overhand knot ranks among the weakest or strongest knots. • Confirm whether adding a knot ever makes the breaking strain or strength of a line higher than when it is straight and properly laid out. • Check if the question is asking about relative change (increase/decrease/same) in strength compared to the stopper without the overhand knot.