The anchor-handling vessel to which you are assigned is fitted with reversing reduction gears equipped with airflex pneumatic tire-type friction clutches. To maximize clutch efficiency and to minimize clutch wear, in terms of operating clutch supply air pressure what statement is true?

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If the operating clutch supply air pressure is higher than recommended, the clutch will have a tendency to grab. If the operating clutch supply air pressure is lower than recommended, the clutch will have a tendency to slip.

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If the operating clutch supply air pressure is higher than recommended, the clutch will have a tendency to slip. If the operating clutch supply air pressure is lower than recommended, the clutch will have a tendency to grab.

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If the operating clutch supply air pressure is maintained either above or below the recommended pressure, the clutch will have a tendency to grab.

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If the operating clutch supply air pressure is maintained either above or below the recommended pressure, the clutch will have a tendency to slip.