35.3 - Measurement of Ground Acceleration
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What is the purpose of accelerographs?
💡 Hint: Think about what we need to know during an earthquake.
Name the three dimensions in which modern seismic measurements are recorded.
💡 Hint: Consider typical coordinate systems.
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What instruments are primarily used to measure ground acceleration?
💡 Hint: Think about different roles each instrument plays.
True or False: Accelerographs only measure horizontal acceleration.
💡 Hint: Consider how an earthquake shakes the ground.
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Design a simplified experiment to measure ground acceleration using basic materials. Explain your setup.
💡 Hint: Consider measuring drops from different heights.
Discuss the implications of not measuring acceleration in the vertical direction during a seismic event.
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings sway during earthquakes.
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