Which of the Following Is the Most Stable Type of Compression

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most stable type of compression spring?

• A)ground closed end
• B)plain closed end
• C) ground open end
• D) plain open end

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Definitions:

Strike-Slip Faults

A type of fault where rock strata are displaced mainly horizontally along the fault plane.

Shear Zones

Zones of intense deformation within the Earth's crust where rocks are subjected to shear stress, leading to displacement.

Metamorphic Minerals

Minerals formed through the process of metamorphism, which involves the alteration of mineralogical composition of pre-existing rocks under conditions of high temperature and pressure.

Garnet

A fairly common silicate mineral with a distinctive shape but nearly any color (red is most common).