Which statement about two lines spliced...

Which statement about two lines spliced...

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518af8

Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?

Question 1 of 27070

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Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Purpose of a splice vs. a knot when joining two lines • How strength of a spliced line compares to the unspliced line • What typically causes rotting at the bitter end and how it is usually prevented

💭 Think About

• Think about what physically happens to the fibers when you splice two lines together versus tying a knot. Which method bends and crushes the fibers more? • Ask yourself: does a proper splice usually keep more, less, or the same percentage of the original line strength? • Consider what common practices are used to prevent rotting or fraying at the bitter end of a line—are they the same as splicing two lines together?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice describes a property that is actually improved when using a proper long splice or short splice to join two lines. • Eliminate any options that confuse joining two lines together with treating the end of a single line (like whipping or seizing). • Check which statement matches standard seamanship teaching: a splice typically retains a higher percentage of line strength than a knot.