Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The World Trade Center towers were designed to collapse in a _______ way.

  1. mash.

  2. pancake.

  3. cupcake.

  4. hot-dog.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Trade Center towers were designed to fail in a pancake collapse mode, where floors would stack vertically on top of each other. This design feature aimed to minimize horizontal debris spread and reduce damage to surrounding buildings in the event of catastrophic structural failure.