Question

Prime resultant forces that develop in a structure due to an earthquake depend on

Answer 1

Here, I have presented the completion of your question along with options and answer.

Prime resultant forces that develop in a structure due to an earthquake depend on  

(A) Mass and Surface Area of structure

(B) Surface Area and Stiffness of structure  

(C) Stiffness and Mass of structure  

(D) Surface Area and Volume of structure

The correct answer for your question is option (C) – Stiffness and Mass of structure.