Question 4076Deck General70% to pass
In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "G"?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) tripping palm.
The tripping palm is the part of the anchor indicated by the letter "G" in the illustration D038DG. The tripping palm is the protruding part of the anchor that helps the anchor rotate and dig into the seafloor when the anchor is pulled. This allows the anchor to more effectively hold the vessel in place.
The other answer choices are incorrect because the shank is the main vertical shaft of the anchor, the fluke is the curved, sharp end of the anchor that embeds into the seafloor, and the crown is the top of the anchor where the shank and arms connect.
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