Question 2448 Deck General
70% to passWhich statement concerning an automatic towing engine is FALSE?
A
As tension on the hawser decreases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.
B
It prolongs the life of the hawser by distributing chafing as the hawser is paid out and taken in.
C
As tension on the hawser increases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.
D
It automatically maintains tow line tension.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) As tension on the hawser increases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine. This is correct because as the tension on the tow line (hawser) increases, the automatic towing engine will pay out more line to maintain the desired tension and prevent the line from breaking. Conversely, as the tension decreases, the engine will take in more line to keep the tension at the appropriate level. Option C accurately describes this mechanism, while the other options are incorrect.
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