Bridges

Which force primarily acts on a bridge to support the weight of vehicles and pedestrians?

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Electrical force

• Frictional force

What type of bridge is built by placing beams across two or more supports?

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Beam bridge

• Cable-stayed bridge

Which type of bridge is characterized by its curved design, distributing weight outward and downward?

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Truss bridge

• Cable-stayed bridge

What force primarily acts on a suspension bridge to keep it from collapsing?

• Tension force

• Compression force

• Shear force

• Torque force

What type of bridge uses cables and towers to support the roadway?

• Truss bridge

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Beam bridge

Which type of bridge uses a series of interconnected triangles to distribute weight evenly?

• Arch bridge

• Beam bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Truss bridge

Which force pushes or pulls on a structure, trying to compress it?

• Shear force

• Tension force

• Compression force

• Torque force

What type of bridge is known for its use of tall towers and diagonal cables?

• Cable-stayed bridge

• Beam bridge

• Arch bridge

• Truss bridge

What force occurs when one part of a material slides past another part?

• Tension force

• Compression force

• Shear force

• Torque forceshearshears

Which type of bridge is most commonly used for spanning long distances, such as over rivers or valleys?

• Beam bridge

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Truss bridge