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What motion do S-waves create in the ground?
Think about how much S stands for 'shear'.
Can S-waves travel through liquids?
Recall that S-waves are not present in the Earth's outer core.
What type of wave movement do S-waves cause?
Relate S-waves to shear.
True or False: S-waves can propagate through liquids.
Remember what we discussed about the Earth's outer core.
Explain the implications of S-wave behavior on structural design in earthquake-prone areas.
Consider how buildings shake during an earthquake.
Using the formula for shear wave velocity, calculate the velocity if the shear modulus is 80 GPa and density is 2000 kg/m^3.
Use your calculator carefully!
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