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Geological Engineering · Q18

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 18

Q18

What type of waves are used in seismic refraction methods?

A.
Electromagnetic waves
B.
Compressional and shear waves
Answer
C.
Surface water waves
D.
Gravity waves

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Seismic refraction uses P-waves and S-waves that travel through Earth materials and change speed at layer interfaces.