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← HistoryWhich instability arose with the Tay Rail Bridge (1879) due to unforeseen forces?
A)Resonance disrupted structural integrity✓
B)Differential settlement undermined piers
C)Electrolysis decayed wrought iron
D)Material creep led column collapse
💡 Explanation
Resonance caused the Tay Bridge's collapse because wind-induced vibrations amplified natural frequencies compromising stability; therefore, resonance, rather than other factors, yielded catastrophic failure, other mechanisms would result in slower degradation.
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