Question 4078Deck General70% to pass
When the anchor is brought to and holding, the horizontal component of anchor cable tensions should equal the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) environmental forces.
When the anchor is brought to and holding, the horizontal component of the anchor cable tensions should equal the environmental forces (such as wind, waves, and current) acting on the vessel. This is because the anchor must hold the vessel in place against these external forces in order to maintain a stable position.
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
A) Displacement tonnage and B) buoyancy forces are not directly related to the horizontal anchor cable tensions.
D) Weight forces are vertical forces and do not directly determine the horizontal anchor cable tensions.
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