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Geological Engineering · Q16

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 16

Q16

Which geophysical method uses natural voltage differences to study subsurface?

A.
Self-potential method
Answer
B.
Resistivity survey
C.
Seismic method
D.
Magnetic survey

Answer: Option A

Solution

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