Palembang City's Iconic Ampera Bridge
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Where is the Ampera Bridge located?

  • Near Seberang Ilir area
  • Near Seberang Ulu area
  • On the outskirts of Palembang city
  • In the heart of Palembang city (correct)

What is the purpose of the Ampera Bridge?

  • To serve as a recreational spot for tourists
  • To provide a scenic view of the Musi River
  • To connect Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir areas (correct)
  • To be a historical landmark

How tall are the two lifting towers of the Ampera Bridge?

  • 71.90 meters
  • 75 meters
  • 44.50 meters
  • 63 meters (correct)

What is the maximum height of a vessel that can pass under the lifted central part of the Ampera Bridge?

<p>44.50 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can't the Ampera Bridge be adjusted in height since 1970?

<p>Disturbs traffic flow due to the time taken to lift the bridge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of each pendulum weight on the two towers?

<p>500 tons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the width of the middle part of the Ampera Bridge?

<p>$22$ meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lifting speed of the central part of the Ampera Bridge?

<p>10 meters per minute (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How wide is the distance between the two towers of the Ampera Bridge?

<p>75 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the flow of traffic between Seberang Ulu and Ilir when the Ampera Bridge is lifted?

<p>It is stopped temporarily (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum width of a vessel that can pass under the Ampera Bridge without lifting the central part?

<p>30 meters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the combined weight of the two pendulum weights on the towers of the Ampera Bridge?

<p>1,000 tons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Ampera Bridge designed to allow vessels with a higher maximum height to pass under it when lifted?

<p>To avoid disrupting river transportation during bridge operation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason cited for not adjusting the height of the Ampera Bridge since 1970?

<p>To prevent traffic disruption during lifting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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