mast
Masts also support rigging and antennas. This topic is part of Sailing within Technology. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
mast trivia questions
A mast is a tall vertical structure on a ship used to support what?
Answer: Sails
Bonus fact: Masts also support rigging and antennas.
What ropes and cables support and control a sailing ship's mast and sails?
Answer: Rigging
Bonus fact: Standing and running rigging support and operate sails.
What is the frontmost mast on a traditional multi-masted sailing ship called?
Answer: Foremast
Bonus fact: The foremast stands ahead of the mainmast.
What part of a tower crane balances the load on the opposite side of the mast?
Answer: Counterweight
Bonus fact: Counterweights help balance forces created by the suspended load.
Which class of antibody is most closely associated with immediate allergic reactions?
Answer: IgE
Bonus fact: IgE can bind to mast cells and help trigger the release of substances involved in allergic symptoms.
Submarine periscopes traditionally allow viewing while the vessel remains what?
Answer: Submerged
Bonus fact: Only the periscope mast needs to rise above water.