Question 2324Deck General70% to pass
A tow of 9 barges is made up three abreast and three long. The towboat is faced up to the center string which is known as the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) push string.
The push string refers to the center string of barges that the towboat is faced up to, or pushing against, in a multi-barge tow configuration. This is the standard terminology used in the towing industry and is the correct answer based on the information provided in the question.
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
A) "power string" is not a standard term used to describe the center string of a barge tow.
B) "face string" could be a correct term, but "push string" is more precise and commonly used.
C) "main string" is not a standard term in this context.
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