Practice question

How do tankers without internal baffles (smooth-bore tankers) compare to baffled tankers regarding stability?

Smooth-bore tankers are more stable during turns
Smooth-bore tankers have much higher liquid surge forces and require extremely gentle acceleration and braking
Smooth-bore tankers have no liquid movement
Smooth-bore tankers are prohibited on Nigerian expressways

Answer: B — Smooth-bore tankers have much higher liquid surge forces and require extremely gentle acceleration and braking

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