Question

multiple-choice question how did incorporating the additional diagonal cables improve the overall design of the brooklyn bridge? reducing the weight on the anchor cables. improved the bridges stability none of these longer deck spans improved traffic loads

Explanation:

The diagonal cables in the Brooklyn Bridge's design (a suspension - cable - stay hybrid) mainly contribute to improving the bridge's stability. Reducing weight on anchor cables is not the main role of diagonal cables here, and the option about deck spans is incorrect as diagonal cables don't directly relate to increasing deck spans for traffic loads.

Answer:

B. Improved the bridges stability