Physics, 24.03.2020 21:47, princessmaddiegigi

P and S waves from an earthquake travel at different speeds, and this difference helps locate the earthquake "epicenter" (where the disturbance took place).

a. assuming typical speeds of 8.5 km/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 1.7 min apart?
b. Is one seismic station sufficient to determine the position of the epicenter? Explain.

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