Question 3390Deck General70% to pass
Given the same water depth and line tension, the holding power of a 19 pound/foot wire rope mooring system in comparison to the holding power of a 90 pound/foot chain mooring system will be _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) weaker.
The holding power of a mooring system is primarily determined by the weight of the mooring material. Heavier mooring materials, such as the 90 pound/foot chain, have greater holding power compared to lighter mooring materials, such as the 19 pound/foot wire rope, given the same water depth and line tension.
The greater weight of the chain mooring system provides more resistance to the forces acting on the mooring, resulting in a higher holding power compared to the lighter wire rope mooring system. The other options are incorrect because the holding power is not greater or equal, and it is not indeterminable given the information provided.
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