Question
An earthquake sends seismic waves outward from the epicenter. The waves travel through different media in different directions. What will be true for all people who feel the earth shaking?(1 point)
Responses
The earth will rise and fall with the same frequency.
The earth will rise and fall with the same frequency.
The amplitude of the shaking will be the same for all observers.
The amplitude of the shaking will be the same for all observers.
The seismic waves will travel outward at the same speed in all directions.
The seismic waves will travel outward at the same speed in all directions.
The seismic waves will be equally far apart for all observers.
Responses
The earth will rise and fall with the same frequency.
The earth will rise and fall with the same frequency.
The amplitude of the shaking will be the same for all observers.
The amplitude of the shaking will be the same for all observers.
The seismic waves will travel outward at the same speed in all directions.
The seismic waves will travel outward at the same speed in all directions.
The seismic waves will be equally far apart for all observers.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The seismic waves will travel outward at the same speed in all directions.**
This is true because, in a uniform medium, seismic waves radiate out from the epicenter at constant speeds, regardless of the direction. However, the other statements are not universally true: the amplitude of shaking can vary depending on the distance from the epicenter and local geological conditions, the frequency of the shaking can differ, and the waves may not be equally spaced due to variations in the media they travel through.
**The seismic waves will travel outward at the same speed in all directions.**
This is true because, in a uniform medium, seismic waves radiate out from the epicenter at constant speeds, regardless of the direction. However, the other statements are not universally true: the amplitude of shaking can vary depending on the distance from the epicenter and local geological conditions, the frequency of the shaking can differ, and the waves may not be equally spaced due to variations in the media they travel through.