A gravity dam is subjected to hydrodynamic pressure caused by __________ Options: A . &nbspthe rising waves of the reservoir when a flood wave enters into it B . &nbspthe rising waves in the reservoir due to high winds C . &nbspthe increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the reservoir D . &nbspthe increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the dam

A gravity dam is subjected to hydrodynamic pressure caused by _________

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A gravity dam is subjected to hydrodynamic pressure caused by __________

Options:

A . the rising waves of the reservoir when a flood wave enters into it

B . the rising waves in the reservoir due to high winds

C . the increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the reservoir

D . the increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the dam

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c).the increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the reservoir

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