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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does PGA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about it in the context of earthquakes!
Question 2
Easy
In which units is PGA typically measured?
💡 Hint: What is acceleration due to gravity?
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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 formula for calculating Peak Ground Acceleration?
- PGA = a(t)
- PGA = max |a(t)|
- PGA = min |a(t)|
💡 Hint: Look at the definition we discussed in class.
Question 2
Is PGA measured in units of g?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall how we measure acceleration in physics.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
During an earthquake, a recorded ground acceleration peaked at 12 m/s². Calculate the PGA in g.
💡 Hint: Remember the conversion of m/s² to g.
Question 2
Discuss how the choice of location affects PGA measurements for two different sites: one in an urban area with soft soil and one on a rocky hillside. What might the differences in PGA be?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials impact earthquake forces.
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