Question 4089 Deck General

The correct answer is A) decreases. When you shorten the scope (length) of the anchor cable, the anchor's holding power decreases. This is because the holding power of an anchor is directly related to the scope of the anchor cable. Longer scope allows the anchor to dig in deeper and engage more bottom material, resulting in greater holding power. Conversely, shorter scope reduces the anchor's ability to grip the seabed, thereby decreasing its holding power. The other options are incorrect because B) the holding power does not remain the same, C) the scope is directly related to the holding power, and D) shortening the scope decreases rather than increases the holding power.