Consider two bridges that are exact replicas of each other except that every dimension of the larger

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Consider two bridges that are exact replicas of each other except that every dimension of the larger bridge is exactly twice that of the other-that is, twice as long, structural elements twice as thick, etc. Which bridge is more likely to collapse under its own weight?
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Conceptual Physics

ISBN: 978-0321568090

11th edition

Authors: Paul G. Hewitt

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