Mechanical Comprehension · Question 189

Question 189 of 200

A four-legged table has one leg slightly shorter than the others. What is the most likely structural effect?

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Correct answer to question 189 (Mechanical Comprehension): the load is distributed unevenly, overloading the other three legs

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A short leg often loses contact or bears little load, shifting more of the weight onto the remaining three legs and reducing stability.

Updated: November 2026

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