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Si estamos fondeados y la cadena del ancla está trabajando perpendicular a la superficie del mar se dice que está:At anchor, when the chain is working straight up and down, it is said to be:
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Correct answer: c) Up and down (a pique)
Why it is correct
Up and down is when the chain is vertical over the anchor. It is just before breaking out.
Why the others are not
- a) Hanging ready.
- b) Not the term.
- d) Already off.
How to work it out in the exam
- Vertical: up and down.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
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