Practice question
What is the primary physical effect that causes a road tanker carrying liquids to behave unstably during heavy braking or sudden cornering?
- Air drag behind the vehicle
- The surge (sloshing) movement of the liquid cargo inside the tank
- The expansion of tires due to heat
- The friction of the drive shaft
Answer: B — The surge (sloshing) movement of the liquid cargo inside the tank
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