Question 3465Deck General70% to pass
The indication of a slipping anchor is a(n) _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) decrease in mooring line tension and amperage.
The indication of a slipping anchor is a decrease in mooring line tension and amperage. This is because when the anchor starts to slip, the mooring lines experience less tension as the anchor loses its grip on the seafloor. Correspondingly, the electrical current (amperage) in the mooring lines will also decrease, as the load on the lines is reduced.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the behavior of the mooring lines and electrical system when the anchor is slipping. Specifically, option A is incorrect because the amperage would decrease, not increase, and option B is incorrect because the line tension would decrease, not increase. Option C is incorrect because the mooring line length would remain the same, not decrease, during anchor slippage.
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