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What is the Tacoma Narrows Bridge known for in the field of physics?

• Its collapse due to resonance

• Its record-breaking length

• Its unique architectural design

• Its use of new materials

Which scientific principle was demonstrated by the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Resonance

• Newton's Third Law

• Archimedes' Principle

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse is often used as a case study in which field of science?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Geology

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What year did the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse occur?

• 1940

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

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Which type of wave phenomenon was primarily responsible for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

• Standing waves

• Torsional waves

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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse highlighted the importance of which engineering concept?

• Material strength

• Aerodynamic stability

• Thermal expansion

• Electrical conductivity

What was the nickname given to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge due to its movement before collapsing?

• Galloping Gertie

• Wobbly Wanda

• Shaking Sally

• Dancing Daisy

Which of the following is a lesson learned from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

• The importance of aesthetic design

• The need for regular maintenance

• The impact of wind-induced vibrations

• The use of lightweight materials

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In the context of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, what does the term 'aeroelastic flutter' refer to?

• A type of bird migration

• A structural failure due to wind

• A new construction technique

• A type of earthquake

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Which scientific tool would be most useful in analyzing the forces acting on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Wind tunnel

• Spectrometer

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