Which of the following fill levels typically produces the WORST liquid surge in an unbaffled tank?

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A10% full
BAround 50% full
C100% full
D90% full

✓ Correct answer: B. Around 50% full The CDL manual warns that a tank that is about half full produces the greatest surge because there is both maximum free space for movement and a large mass of liquid that can accelerate within the tank.

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