Question #6433764Single Choice

Geometry

Question

A city planner makes the conjecture:
"If a bridge is supported by an equal number of pillars on both sides, then it must be structurally stable."

Which of the following provides a counterexample?

Options

A
    A wooden footbridge with equal support on both sides but weak materials
B
    A steel bridge with more supports on one side than the other
C
    A suspension bridge with unequal support but strong cables
D
    A highway overpass with evenly spaced concrete pillars

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