Question 4500Deck General70% to pass
With adaptor blocks/chocks removed from an LWT stock anchor, the trip angle will be _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 50°.
With the adaptor blocks/chocks removed from an LWT (lightweight) stock anchor, the trip angle will be increased to approximately 50°. This is because the adaptor blocks/chocks are designed to limit the trip angle to a lower value, typically around 30°. By removing these, the anchor is allowed to pivot more freely, resulting in a higher trip angle of around 50°.
The other answer choices are incorrect because 20° is too low for an LWT anchor without the adaptor blocks, and 30° and 40° are intermediate values that do not accurately reflect the increased trip angle when the adaptor blocks are removed.
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