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The horizontal component of an earthquake wave producing instability in a dam is

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The horizontal component of an earthquake wave producing instability in a dam is the one which acts __________________

Options:

A . towards the reservoir

B . towards the dam

C . away from the reservoir

D . away from the dam

Answer: Option A
Answer: (a).towards the reservoir

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