26.3.1 - Nature and Motion
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Practice Questions
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What type of motion do Rayleigh waves exhibit?
💡 Hint: Think about ocean waves.
Which type of waves are Rayleigh waves?
💡 Hint: Consider what type of waves travel along the Earth's surface.
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Rayleigh waves travel in which type of motion?
💡 Hint: Think of how waves on water might move.
True or False: Rayleigh waves can only travel through solid rock.
💡 Hint: Consider where waves move in relation to the Earth's surface.
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Analyze a city with varied soil types and predict how Rayleigh wave propagation might differ across it during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about how soil characteristics influence wave behavior.
Design a foundation for a tall structure in an area prone to Rayleigh wave impact. What factors would you need to consider?
💡 Hint: Consider how the foundation's characteristics relate to wave impact.
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