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Geological Engineering · Q40

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 40

Q40

In seismic methods, which factor influences wave velocity the most?

A.
Temperature
B.
Pore water color
C.
Density and elastic properties
Answer
D.
Sunlight

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Seismic wave velocity depends primarily on the density and elastic modulus of the material through which the wave travels.