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The size of co-vibrating body of soil depends on _________

(a) Soil mass

(b) Apparent soil mass

(c) Transmitted force

(d) Size of the base area

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The origin of the question is Machine Foundations in section Machine Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right answer is (d) Size of the base area

Easy explanation: The size of co-vibrating body of soil depends on frequency and is influenced by the size of the base area of the vibrator and by the elastic properties of the soil.

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