What is the tensile strength threshold listed for nylon rope?

• A. Greater than 7,000 pounds
• B. Greater than 12,000 pounds
• C. Greater than 9,000 pounds
• D. Greater than 5,000 pounds

Answer: (C)

Tensile strength is the maximum load a rope can withstand before breaking. When a nylon rope is listed as having a tensile strength threshold greater than 9,000 pounds, it means its breaking strength is above 9,000 pounds. This aligns with typical nylon rope specifications, which place the rope’s failure point in that range. In real use, you’d apply a safety factor and use a working load limit well below the breaking strength. The other numeric options don’t match the specified data for this rope, which is why the threshold is given as greater than 9,000 pounds.