Question 3564Deck General70% to pass
What percentage of the breaking strength is the generally accepted safe operating load of an anchor cable?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 35%.
The generally accepted safe operating load of an anchor cable is 35% of its breaking strength. This is based on guidelines and recommendations from organizations like the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The lower percentage accounts for factors like wear, corrosion, and unexpected loading conditions to ensure a safe margin of error.
The other options are incorrect because 25% would be too low, 50% would be too high, and 10% would be dangerously low for the safe operating load of an anchor cable.
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