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With shockwave reaching to the groundCausing the land to quake. What is reaching to the ground? - English

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Question

With shockwave reaching to the ground
Causing the land to quake.

What is reaching to the ground?

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Solution

The shockwave is reaching the ground.

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Chapter 6.2: The Comet - Exercise [Page 166]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 6.2 The Comet
Exercise | Q B. 3. a. | Page 166

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