Practice Primary (P) Waves - 19.3.1.a | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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19.3.1.a - Primary (P) Waves

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of wave are P-waves?

💡 Hint: Consider how P-waves affect the media they pass through.

Question 2

Easy

Can P-waves travel through liquids?

💡 Hint: Think about what kind of materials there are in the Earth's interior.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the main characteristic of P-waves?

  • Fastest seismic waves
  • Only travel through solids
  • Slowest seismic waves

💡 Hint: Think about their speed compared to other seismic waves.

Question 2

P-waves can travel through which of the following?

  • Only solids
  • Solids and liquids
  • Solids
  • liquids
  • and gases

💡 Hint: Recall the mediums that P-waves can traverse.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Assess how the different propagation speeds of P-waves can influence the design considerations for earthquake-resistant buildings.

💡 Hint: Think about how different parts of a building might react to waves of different speeds.

Question 2

Analyze how the ability of P-waves to travel through various mediums might inform geologists about the Earth's interior.

💡 Hint: Consider how changes in material density affect wave speed and type of wave detected.

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