Consider the following statements:

1). When frequency ratio is \(<2\), the force transmitted to the foundations is more than the exicting force 2). When frequency ratio is \(>2\), the force transmitted to the foundations increases as the damping is decreased 3). The analysis of base-excited vibrations is similar to that of forced vibrations Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) 1,2 , and 3 .