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When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to __________.

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When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to __________.

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• Scope of anchor chain – ratio of length of cable paid out to depth of water • How a flatter angle of pull on the anchor affects holding power • Relationship between scope and vessel movement/strain in wind and current

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• Think about what happens to the angle of pull on the anchor as you let out more chain. Does it become steeper or flatter? • Which option best matches the effect of a flatter, more horizontal pull on an anchor embedded in the bottom? • Consider which of the choices is the primary purpose of increasing scope, not just a possible side effect.

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• Be clear on the usual recommended scope (e.g., 5:1, 7:1) and why those values give good holding • Ask yourself which answer most directly relates to holding power of the anchor system • Verify which options describe secondary or less reliable effects versus the main reason mariners increase scope.

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When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to __________.

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When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to __________.

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