Viscous dampers ______________________

A. absorb energy created by an earthquake acting on a building's structure and covert that energy to heat
B. allow the building to slide on a viscous film during an earthquake
C. are used to prevent large pieces of equipment from falling off their bases during an earthquake
D. require a pendulum which sways freely during an earthquake


A

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