Question 103Safety & Environmental - QMED70% to pass
A ullage reading is the distance from a given point at the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) the top of the sounding tube down to the surface of the liquid.
A ullage reading is the measurement of the distance from the top of the sounding tube down to the surface of the liquid in a tank. This is the standard definition of a ullage reading, as it allows the operator to determine the amount of liquid remaining in the tank. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe what a ullage reading represents.
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