Studying the Interior of theEarth

• Seismic Methods

Vp = (4/3 (B+G)/Density)^1/2

Vs = (G/Density)^1/2

If density increases with increasing depth, and B and G are constant, predict how Vp and Vs should vary with increasing depth.

Velocity should decrease

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