When anchored, what normally occurs when you...

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When anchored, what normally occurs when you increase the scope of the anchor chain?

Question 1 of 27070

When anchored, what normally occurs when you increase the scope of the anchor chain?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Scope of anchor chain and how it affects the angle of pull on the anchor • Relationship between scope and vessel movement around the anchor • Practical effects on anchor holding power and gear strain

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to the angle of the chain to the seabed when you let out MORE chain for the SAME water depth. • Consider whether a longer radius from the anchor will make the vessel’s swinging circle larger or smaller. • Ask yourself: does increasing scope absolutely prevent problems like dragging or fouling, or does it just change the likelihood?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what scope means: ratio of length of chain to water depth. • Consider how increased scope changes strain on the windlass and anchor gear. • Check whether any option claims an effect that sounds absolute (e.g., “prevents”) versus something that would “normally” or “generally” occur.

Question 1 of 27070

When anchored, what normally occurs when you increase the scope of the anchor chain?

It increases strain on the windlass

It decreases the swing of the vessel

It prevents dragging of the anchor

It prevents fouling of the anchor