Which rope size has greater tensile strength?

Which rope size has greater tensile strength?

• A. 11mm
• B. 13mm
• C. Both equal
• D. 9mm

Answer: (B)

Larger rope diameter generally means higher tensile strength when the material and construction are the same. A bigger cross-sectional area means more fibers share the load, reducing the stress on each fiber and allowing the rope to withstand a greater total pull before breaking. So, the rope with the larger diameter will have greater tensile strength than the smaller-diameter options. If the rope types differed (material or construction), the comparison could change, but with the same rope type, the strongest is the one with the largest diameter.

Larger rope diameter generally means higher tensile strength when the material and construction are the same. A bigger cross-sectional area means more fibers share the load, reducing the stress on each fiber and allowing the rope to withstand a greater total pull before breaking. So, the rope with the larger diameter will have greater tensile strength than the smaller-diameter options. If the rope types differed (material or construction), the comparison could change, but with the same rope type, the strongest is the one with the largest diameter.