Question

which of the following is not an advantage of using nylon line over natural fiber?

a) greater weather resistance
b) greater elasticity
c) less damaging snap-back
d) 2 1/2 times stronger

Explanation:

Compare properties of nylon and natural fiber lines

Nylon line has greater weather resistance, greater elasticity, and is approximately \(2\frac{1}{2}\) times stronger than natural fiber line of the same size.

Analyze the snap-back hazard of nylon line

Due to its high elasticity, nylon line stretches significantly under load and stores a massive amount of energy. If it parts (breaks), it snaps back with extreme velocity and force, making its snap-back far more dangerous and damaging than that of natural fiber line. Therefore, having "less damaging snap-back" is false and NOT an advantage of nylon.

Answer:

• A) Greater weather resistance
• B) Greater elasticity
• C) Less damaging snap-back (Correct answer)
• D) 2 1/2 times stronger