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Geological Engineering · Q46

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 46

Q46

Which geophysical method is used to measure variations in electrical potential due to subsurface features?

A.
Self-potential
Answer
B.
GPR
C.
Gravity
D.
Seismic

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Self-potential (SP) measures natural electric potentials in the ground.It�s useful in identifying ore bodies, groundwater flow, and geothermal zones.