What term describes the tendency of a load to continue moving after the crane has stopped?

The term that accurately describes the tendency of a load to continue moving after the crane has stopped is "Drift." When a crane is in operation and the load is lifted, it may have some initial velocity from the motion. If the crane suddenly stops or there is an abrupt halt to the lifting operation, the load can continue to slide or move slightly due to its inertia, which is known as drift.

This is a critical concept in rigging and signaling, as understanding how drift affects load control can help prevent accidents and injuries during lifting operations. It emphasizes the importance of careful handling and stopping procedures when operating cranes, as well as the need for operators to anticipate such movements.

The other terms, while related to load movement, do not specifically define the situation described. Load shift refers to a change in the position of the load, momentum is the quantity of motion an object has while in motion, and recoil typically relates to the backward motion resulting from a sudden force applied to an object (such as a firing gun), rather than the continued motion of a load after stopping.