Question 4304 Deck General

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Grinding to eliminate shallow surface defects should be done _______________.

A parallel to the longitudinal direction of the chain
B diagonally across the link of the anchor chain
C perpendicular to the direction of the anchor chain
D around the circumference of the chain link
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) parallel to the longitudinal direction of the chain. When grinding to eliminate shallow surface defects on an anchor chain, it is important to do so parallel to the longitudinal direction of the chain. This helps maintain the structural integrity of the chain links by avoiding creating perpendicular or diagonal grooves that could weaken the chain. Grinding perpendicular or diagonally across the chain links, as described in options C and B, could potentially compromise the strength and reliability of the anchor chain. The other options, grinding diagonally across the link (B) or around the circumference of the chain link (D), are incorrect as they do not properly address the objective of eliminating shallow surface defects while preserving the chain's structural integrity.

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