Practice - Calculating Depth and Velocity: Numerical Example
Practice Questions
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What is the formula to calculate the velocity of radar waves?
💡 Hint: Think about what constants are involved.
If the two-way travel time is 100 ns, what is the one-way travel time?
💡 Hint: Consider dividing it by two.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What formula is used to calculate the velocity of radar waves in a medium?
💡 Hint: Think about how the dielectric affects speed.
True or False: The one-way travel time is always half of the two-way travel time.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of two-way travel time.
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Challenge Problems
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A GPR measures a two-way travel time of 200 ns with a dielectric constant of 9 in a wet soil medium. Calculate the depth to the object.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to convert time from ns to seconds before calculating.
If a material's dielectric constant increases, how might this affect the GPR depth accuracy? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the fundamental relationship of dielectric constant to speed.
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