Question

An arch construction provides ______(1)______, because, the pieces that make up the arch apply force ________(2)________.

a. (1) aesthetic appeal; (2) upwards towards the center
b. (1) stability; (2) down the sides
c. (1) suspension; (2) to the connected cables
d. (1) height; (2) to the shell

Answer 1

the second option is correct

Answer 2

Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

Arch is basically a bridge structure that is abutted at the ends and hence transfers load or weight of itself and the other structures to the abutment which further pacify the loads by distributing it to the downwards structure meant to bear load. In this way an arch which is a compressive structure also distributes the load by counteracting the thrust of neighboring structure

Hence, option B is correct