🔍 Key Concepts

• U.S. Navy Light Weight (LWT) anchor design and purpose • Why fluke angle adjustments matter for holding power in different seabeds • Typical angle ranges used for anchor flukes in sandy vs. soft bottoms

💭 Think About

• Think about why the Navy would design an anchor with two different fluke angles. What problem are they trying to solve? • Recall the approximate fluke angle that gives good penetration in firm sand versus the larger angle that increases holding in softer bottoms. • Look at the options and consider which pair reflects a "standard" angle plus a noticeably larger angle for softer ground, rather than two angles that are too close together.

✅ Before You Answer

• Make sure you know the approximate standard fluke angle commonly used on stockless or lightweight anchors. • Check which answer choice shows a clear difference between a normal working angle and a more extreme angle for special bottom conditions. • Verify that both angles are within a realistic range for anchor fluke settings (not too shallow to bite, not so large that penetration becomes poor).