Practice Types of Seismic Waves - 20.13.1 | 20. Causes of Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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20.13.1 - Types of Seismic Waves

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two main types of seismic waves?

💡 Hint: Remember the basic classifications of seismic waves.

Question 2

Easy

What does P-wave stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the order in which waves arrive.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What are the two types of body waves?

  • P-waves and Love waves
  • S-waves and Rayleigh waves
  • P-waves and S-waves

💡 Hint: Remember the primary classifications.

Question 2

True or False: S-waves can travel through liquids.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about where different wave types can move.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A seismic survey shows different damage reports based on soil type. If Love waves amplified shaking in soft soils, how should students approach structural design in these areas?

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of materials and their interaction with seismic waves.

Question 2

Given a situation where a major earthquake produced both P and S waves, describe the role of each in earthquake preparedness.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the time difference between wave arrivals.

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