When a Building Has the Same Natural Vibration Frequency as Earthquake

question 74

Multiple Choice

When a building has the same natural vibration frequency as earthquake motion this causes

• A) surface waves.
• B) resonance.
• C) refraction.
• D) ground rupture.
• E) faulting.

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Definitions:

Heat Transfer

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