A Seismic Wave Is Refracted to a Steeper Angle When

question 22

Multiple Choice

A seismic wave is refracted to a steeper angle when it:

• A)passes from a slower material into a faster one
• B)passes from a faster material into a slower one
• C)keeps going at the same speed but is getting deeper
• D)passes from a solid to a liquid

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