The purpose of a surge tank (overflow tank) in the fuel system is to:

Collect fuel overflow from the main tanks and allow fuel expansion without spillage

Correct

Increase usable fuel capacity

Provide fuel for the APU

Store fuel jettison residue

Explanation

Surge tanks at the wingtips collect fuel that expands or overflows from the main tanks, preventing external spillage.

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