Practice Primary Waves (P-Waves) - 25.3.1 | 25. Hypocentre – Primary | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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25.3.1 - Primary Waves (P-Waves)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What type of wave are P-waves?

💡 Hint: Think about how they move in relation to particle vibration.

Question 2

Easy

Name one medium through which P-waves can travel.

💡 Hint: Consider the states of matter.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What type of waves are the fastest seismic waves?

  • S-Waves
  • P-Waves
  • Surface Waves

💡 Hint: Remember which wave arrives first at seismographs.

Question 2

True or False: P-waves can travel through both liquids and gases.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how sound travels in different materials.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If P-waves travel faster than S-waves, explain how this affects initial emergency response during an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Consider how the time difference influences response times.

Question 2

Calculate the distance to a hypocentre given a P-wave arrival time of 5 seconds and an average speed of 8 km/s.

💡 Hint: Use the fundamental formula for distance calculation.

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