Q132
Which of the statements given above are correct? 1. P - waves are the first seismic waves to reach a place 2. S - waves travel only through liquids 3. Arrival time of P and S - waves is used to locate the epicentre 4. Richter scale is a logarithmic scale
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1, 3 and 4
AnswerC.
1 and 4
D.
3 and 4
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The statements that are correct are that P waves are the first seismic waves to reach a place, Arrival time of P and S - waves is used to locate the epicentre and Richter scale is a logarithmic scale.