Which statement concerning an automatic towing engine is FALSE?

A
It automatically maintains tow line tension.
B
It prolongs the life of the hawser by distributing chafing as the hawser is paid out and taken in.
C
As tension on the hawser increases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.
D
As tension on the hawser decreases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.
E