Question 24 of 30
A gun tackle can be used
A
Only to advantage
B
Only to disadvantage
C
Both to advantage and disadvantage
D
Never to advantage
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Both to advantage and disadvantage.
A gun tackle, consisting of one single movable block and one single fixed block, can be rigged to provide a mechanical advantage (to advantage) or without advantage depending on which block is attached to the load. Therefore, it can be used in both ways.