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Strength of Objects and Structures

Chua and his father have just finished building a rabbit cage.

What does the
Father, why did strength of objects
we use steel and structures mean?
rods for the
cage pillars?

We used steel rods so
that the structure of the
cage is stronger and can
last longer.

The strength of objects and structures is the ability of the objects
and structures to withstand a force that could damage or change
their structural shapes.

What are the types of materials used to
ensure the strength of built structures?

Factors Affecting the Strength of Objects

and Structures

Structures such as buildings are built using various types of materials such as
concrete, steel, plastic, and wood to ensure their structural strength. Different
materials have different strength.

Concrete is a
material that
is strong, not
Plastic is a material flammable,
that is light and easy and does not
to shape. rust or rot.

Wood is strong,
hard, and easy
to cut according
Steel is a strong and to size.
durable metal.

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