Question 3569 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Flexibility. The 6x37 class of wire rope has more individual wires in its construction compared to the 6x19 class of the same diameter. This higher number of wires makes the 6x37 class more flexible, allowing it to bend more easily around sheaves and drums. The 6x19 class, with fewer wires, is more rigid and has less flexibility. The other answer choices are not the primary advantages of the 6x37 class over the 6x19 class. While the 6x37 class may have a slightly lower weight per foot and better resistance to elongation, the key advantage is its increased flexibility, which is important for many maritime applications that require wire ropes to bend around pulleys and drums.