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S and P waves from an earthquake travel at different speeds and this difference helps in the determination of the earthquake "epicenter", (where the disturbance took place).
(a) Assuming typical speeds of 9.0km/s and 5.5 km/s for P and S waves, respectively, how far away did the earthquake occur if a particular seismic station detects the arrival of these two types of waves exactly 94s apart?
(b) Is one seismic station sufficient to determine the position of the focus? Explain.
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S and P waves from an earthquake travel at different speeds and this difference helps in the determination of the earthquake "epicentre", (where the disturbance took place).
(a)assuming typical speeds ...
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