The holding capabilities of an anchor are...

The holding capabilities of an anchor are...

Question 1 of 27070

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The holding capabilities of an anchor are determined PRIMARILY by the __________.

A

design of the anchor

B

weight of the anchor

C

size of the vessel

D

scope of the anchor chain

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c517d4f

The holding capabilities of an anchor are determined PRIMARILY by the __________.

Question 1 of 27070

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The holding capabilities of an anchor are determined PRIMARILY by the __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Anchor holding power vs. anchor weight • Effect of bottom type and scope on holding • Role of anchor design (flukes, surface area) in grip

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: what actually resists the force of wind and current on the vessel – is it just mass, or how the anchor engages with the seabed? • Which factor would still matter a lot even if you used a lighter anchor of the same type? • Which option is LEAST related to what happens down on the seabed where the holding occurs?

✅ Before You Answer

• Distinguish between holding power (grip in the bottom) and simply weight (downward force). • Consider which answer would still be important if you were anchoring a very small boat and a very large ship – is the principle the same? • Think about how much of the anchor’s surface can actually dig into or grip the seabed; which choice most directly affects that?