Question 3563 Deck General

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Thirty-five percent of the breaking strength of an anchor cable is generally accepted as the _______________.

A safe operating load
B allowable storm load
C emergency working load
D normal operating tension
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) safe operating load. The safe operating load of an anchor cable is generally accepted as 35% of its breaking strength. This is a widely accepted industry standard that helps ensure the anchor cable can safely hold the vessel in normal operating conditions without exceeding its safe working capacity. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the standard practice for determining the appropriate load limit for an anchor cable. The allowable storm load, emergency working load, and normal operating tension would all likely be higher percentages of the breaking strength.

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