The Refracted Wave Shown in the Diagram Has Passed into a Material

question 54

Multiple Choice

The refracted wave shown in the diagram has passed into a material that caused it to:

• A)slow down
• B)speed up
• C)travel the same speed but rise toward the surface
• D)rise toward the source of the earthquake

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