Question 2448Deck General70% to pass
Which statement concerning an automatic towing engine is FALSE?
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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