The Empire State Building in NYC is approximately 440 meters in height. The superstructure of the building is made of steel which means that energy will be transmitted through the buildings core at 1500 m/sec. If the building is being blasted and buffeted by a strong wind storm, at what frequency will the building sway in it's 1st mode of vibration. (Hint: think about what type of a resonator a building could be)

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The Empire State Building in NYC is approximately 440 meters in height. The superstructure of the building is made of steel which means that energy will be transmitted through the buildings core at 1500 m/sec. If the building is being blasted and buffeted by a strong wind storm, at what frequency will the building sway in it's 1st mode of vibration. (Hint: think about what type of a resonator a building could be)

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