NDA 2023
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2023
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- General Studies
NDA 2023 · General Ability · General Studies
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Hypocenter is...
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Hypocenter is the point on the surface of the Earth, nearest to the focus.
2. Velocity of earthquake waves is higher in denser materials.
3. waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface of the Earth.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Options
- A1 a 2
- B2 and 3
- C1 and 3
- D3 only
Correct answer
B. 2 and 3
Step-by-step solution
The subsurface location (focus) at which the energy of an earthquake is released is known as hypocentre. Earthquakes generally occur at depths less than about 30 km.
P waves are the fastest body waves and arrive at stations before the S waves, or secondary waves. Their velocity in the crust varies between 5.0 and . Seismic waves move more slowly through a liquid than a solid. Molten areas within the Earth slow down waves and stop waves because their shearing motion cannot be transmitted through a liquid.