What is the purpose of the openings built into a baffle, rather than making it a solid wall across the tank?
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Correct answer to question 38 (Tank Vehicles): The openings let some liquid and pressure pass through gradually instead of slamming against a solid barrier
Why
A solid partition would just relocate the surge to a sudden impact against the baffle itself; the openings let liquid pass through more gradually, which is what actually softens the surge.
Updated: November 2026