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A crane rope is usually a bundle of thin wires braided together, which gives flexibility and:
AColour
BLightness
CWarmth
DStrength
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Strength
1. A single thick wire would be a rigid rod.
2. Braided wires bend easily.
3. They are also strong and easy to manufacture.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Physics Part II, Chapter 9, Mechanical Properties of Solids._
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