Practice question

Ground pads (jack plates) primarily function to:

  1. Decorate the apparatus
  2. Distribute the concentrated jack load over a larger surface area
  3. Reduce noise during stabilization
  4. Insulate the jack from electricity

Answer: B — Distribute the concentrated jack load over a larger surface area

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