Which Is the Correct Relationship for the Relative Velocities of the Different

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct relationship for the relative velocities of the different types of seismic waves?

• A)P = 1.7 X S and L = 0.9 X S
• B)L X 0.9 = S = P X 1.7
• C)P X 0.9 = L X 1.7 = S
• D)S = 1.7P and S = 0.9 X L

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