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The maximum acceleration which is experienced by the ground during shaking is known as ________(a) Shaking acceleration(b) Sky acceleration(c) Peak ground acceleration(d) Radar accelerationThe question was asked in homework.My doubt is from Earthquake Terminology and Seismic Effects on Buildings in division Earthquake Resistant Buildings of Construction & Building Materials

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Correct choice is (C) Peak ground acceleration

The best I can EXPLAIN: The maximum acceleration which is experienced by the ground during shaking is KNOWN as peak ground acceleration. It is a way to quantify the SEVERITY of the ground shaking.



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