Suspension Bridge

Which one of these is a suspension bridge?

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What holds up the load in a suspension bridge

• Concrete support

• Cables

• Metal support

• Trusses

What is tension

• A pushing/ compressing force

• A normal force

• A pulling/stretching force

• An abnormal force

Which of the following is a POSITIVE environmental impact of suspension bridges

• Noise pollution is created during construction

• Saves the turtles

• More cost efficient than a arch bridge

• Minimal amount of material required for construction

What image will have the most tension in the black strings?

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Name one force that is acting in a suspension bridge

Suspension bridges generally use _______ material compared to other bridges that are a similar size.

• more

• less

• the same amount of

• no

Which of the following is a NEGATIVE environmental impact of suspension bridges

• Easier to access remote areas

• Construction can alter the natural habitat

• Takes less time to build

• Reduces global warming