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Homework Statement
Assuming typical speeds of 8.9 km/s and 5.8 km/s for P and S waves, respectively, how far away did the earthquake occur if a particular seismic station detects the arrival of these two types of waves 1.0 min apart?
_____km
Homework Equations
v=(lamba)(f)
1/T=frequncy
lamba=one wave length
T=period
X=same
Vpwave=deltaX/T
Vswave=dletaX/T+60
The Attempt at a Solution
8.9=
5.8=