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Seismic waves have different frequencies. During earthquakes, why are short-length buildings more prone to damage caused by high-frequency seismic waves?
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Natural frequency of a body is inversely proportional to the length of the body. High frequency seismic waves can resonate with short length buildings, and due to the large amplitude of vibration, it can cause more damage to the buildings.
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