Fall factor is defined as fall distance divided by rope length; for example, a 2 m fall on a 10 m rope yields 0.2.

• A. Fall factor equals the total rope length divided by the fall distance.
• B. Fall factor equals the fall distance divided by rope length.
• C. Fall factor equals fall distance divided by rope length; for example, a 2 m fall on a 10 m rope yields 0.2.
• D. Fall factor is measured as rope length plus fall distance.

Answer: (C)