Question 4012Deck General70% to pass
Using a scope of 6, determine how many feet of anchor cable you should put out to anchor in 12 feet (3.7 meters) of water _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 72 feet (21.9 meters).
According to the standard scope of anchor cable, which is typically 6 to 8 times the depth of the water, for 12 feet (3.7 meters) of water, the recommended anchor cable length is 72 feet (21.9 meters) (6 x 12 feet = 72 feet).
The other options are incorrect because they do not follow the standard scope of anchor cable for the given water depth. Option A (2 feet) is too short, Option B (18 feet) is too short, and Option C (48 feet) is also too short for the 12 feet (3.7 meters) of water depth.
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