Question: A gravity dam is subjected to hydrodynamic pressure caused by __

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A : the rising waves of the reservoir when a flood wave enters into it

B : the rising waves in the reservoir due to high winds

C : the increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the reservoir

D : the increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the dam

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