Question 3898 Deck General

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To safely anchor a vessel there must be sufficient "scope" in the anchor cable. Scope is the ratio of _______________.

A weight of cable to weight of vessel
B weight of cable to weight of anchor
C length of anchor to depth of water
D length of cable to depth of water
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) length of cable to depth of water. The scope of an anchor cable refers to the ratio of the length of the anchor cable to the depth of the water. This is an important factor in safely anchoring a vessel, as sufficient scope allows the anchor to properly set and hold the vessel in place. The longer the anchor cable relative to the water depth, the more the anchor can dig into the seafloor and provide a secure hold. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the definition of anchor scope. The weight of the cable, the weight of the anchor, or the length of the anchor itself are not the relevant factors in determining proper scope for safe anchoring.

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