Doubling the thickness (diameter)of a rope will multiply its strength by
A)1/2.
B)1.
C)2.
D)3.
E)4.

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Doubling the thickness (diameter) of a rope increases its cross-sectional area by a factor of four (since area is proportional to the square of the diameter), which in turn increases its strength by the same factor.

Doubling the Thickness (Diameter)of a Rope Will Multiply Its Strength