Basic Stair Layout

What is the primary function of a staircase in a building?

• To provide vertical circulation

• To enhance aesthetic appeal

• To increase building height

• To support structural load

Which scientific principle is most relevant to the design of staircases?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Archimedes' Principle

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Bernoulli's Principle

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In terms of physics, what is the main force acting on a person walking up a staircase?

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Electromagnetic force

• Nuclear force

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What is the standard rise-to-run ratio for a comfortable staircase?

• 1:1

• 1:2

• 2:3

• 7:11

Which material is commonly used for constructing staircases due to its strength and durability?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Steel

• Glass

How does the angle of inclination of a staircase affect the energy required to climb it?

• The steeper the angle, the more energy required

• The steeper the angle, the less energy required

• The angle does not affect energy required

• Energy required is the same for all angles

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What is the term for the horizontal part of a step on a staircase?

• Riser

• Tread

• Stringer

• Baluster

Which of the following is a safety feature commonly included in staircase design?

• Handrails

• Mirrors

• Carpets

• Lighting

In a staircase, what is the vertical component of a step called?

• Tread

• Riser

• Stringer

• Baluster

What is the effect of friction on a person descending a staircase?

• It prevents slipping

• It increases speed

• It decreases weight

• It has no effect