单选题If you shorten the scope of anchor cable，your anchor’s holding power（）.AdecreasesBincreasesCremains the sameDhas no relation to the scope
单选题
If you shorten the scope of anchor cable，your anchor’s holding power（）.
A
decreases
B
increases
C
remains the same
D
has no relation to the scope
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