An earthquake generates two types of seismic waves, P-waves and S-waves. Their speeds are 8000 m/s and 5000 m/s, respectively. The waves reach the observation point with a time difference of 1.8 min. Assume that the waves travel in a straight line. How far from the observation point the earthquake occurred?

An earthquake generates two types of seismic waves, P-waves and S-waves. Their speeds are 8000 m/s and 5000 m/s, respectively. The waves reach the observation point with a time difference of 1.8 min. Assume that the waves travel in a straight line. How far from the observation point the earthquake occurred?

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Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

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