Practice Secondary (S) Waves - 19.3.1.b | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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19.3.1.b - Secondary (S) Waves

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of materials can Secondary (S) waves travel through?

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of S waves.

Question 2

Easy

Are Secondary waves faster or slower than Primary (P) waves?

💡 Hint: Think about their behavior during earthquakes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

Which type of seismic wave requires a solid medium to travel?

  • P Waves
  • S Waves
  • Both

💡 Hint: Think about the movement of fluids.

Question 2

True or False: S waves travel faster than P waves.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how they are classified in terms of speed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Imagine an area is experiencing heavy seismic activity but only P waves are detected and no S waves. What geological implications might this have?

💡 Hint: Consider what liquids do to wave propagation.

Question 2

Design a basic framework for a building in a seismic zone. How would the presence of S waves influence your design choices?

💡 Hint: Think about flexible materials and building shape.

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