Question 2184 Deck General
70% to passA 6x12, two-inch wire rope has
A
6 strands and a two-inch circumference
B
12 strands and a two-inch circumference
C
12 strands and a two-inch diameter
D
6 strands and a two-inch diameter
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 6 strands and a two-inch diameter. A wire rope with the dimensions 6x12 indicates that it has 6 strands, with each strand containing 12 individual wires. The diameter of the wire rope is two inches, not the circumference. The other options are incorrect because: A) This describes the number of strands and circumference, not the diameter. B) This describes the number of strands and circumference, not the diameter. C) This describes the number of strands and diameter, but the diameter is two inches, not the circumference.
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