Practice question

How does a tanker with baffles differ from a smooth bore tank in terms of surge?

Baffled tanks have no surge at all
Baffled tanks have less front-to-back surge but can still have side-to-side surge
Baffled tanks have more surge in all directions
There is no difference between them

Answer: B — Baffled tanks have less front-to-back surge but can still have side-to-side surge

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