Stability and strength of structures

Which of the following factors will affect the stability of a structure?

• Colour and height

• Base area and shape

• Base area and height

• Base area and mass

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is the meaning of a stable structure?

• A strong structure

• A structure that does not topple easily

• A structure that is built from different shapes

• A large and high structure

The shock due to an earthquake causes more harm to higher compared to lower buildings becauses ....................

• higher structures are less stable

• higher structures can causes more shock

• lower structures are not stable

• rescue operations are more difficult on higher buildings

Most buildings are made of concrete because...

• the cost is cheaper

• concrete is easy to find

• of its strength

• of its different shapes

P - Types of materials used

Q- The mass of the structure

R- How the structure is placed

S-The colour of the structure

Which of the following factors will affecr the strength of a structure?

• P and S

• P and R

• R and S

• R and Q

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which are the materials needed for building a strong structure?

• Plastic and glass

• Steel and plastic

• Steel and concrete

• Glass and concrete

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2