Seismic Waves Travel in a Straight Line with Constant Velocity

question 9

Multiple Choice

Seismic waves travel in a straight line with constant velocity only when moving:

• A) in a homogeneous medium at different temperatures and pressures.
• B) in a homogenous medium at different temperatures but constant pressures.
• C) in a homogenous medium at constant temperatures and pressures.
• D) through media of various compositions at different temperatures and pressures.

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Definitions:

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