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Geological Engineering · Q60

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 60

Q60

Seismic velocity is generally lowest in which of the following materials?

A.
Basalt
B.
Granite
C.
Wet clay
Answer
D.
Limestone

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Wet clay has high moisture and low density, resulting in the slowest seismic velocities among the listed materials.