28.7 - Instrumentation and Data Collection
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Practice Questions
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What does a seismometer measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.
What is the purpose of an accelerograph?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting on structures during shaking.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a seismometer primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on the main function of the instrument.
True or False: An accelerograph helps in assessing earthquake impacts on structures.
💡 Hint: Think about how acceleration affects buildings.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple experiment demonstrating how different ground materials might affect seismic readings from seismometers and accelerographs.
💡 Hint: Consider how soft materials might amplify versus hard materials.
Evaluate how the data from both instruments can influence post-earthquake urban planning efforts.
💡 Hint: Link the data gathered from the instruments to real-life building practices.
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