I didn't listen to the video, but read the comments.
One of them said that even if the chain were secured at the end, would can take the attachment with it (or break) if it falls.
F = ma
and all that.
There's just too much mass going too fast if something goes wrong. It's better to let it go and try to retrieve it later.
Is that always the case? Dunno. But it made sense to me.
More on reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/nononono/comments/1f7dxk/us_navy_ship_loses_anchor_and_chain_some/
Cheers,
Scott.
F = ma
and all that.
There's just too much mass going too fast if something goes wrong. It's better to let it go and try to retrieve it later.
Is that always the case? Dunno. But it made sense to me.
More on reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/nononono/comments/1f7dxk/us_navy_ship_loses_anchor_and_chain_some/
Cheers,
Scott.
