GATE GG-1 · 2021 · GG - G1
Question 12: Earth and planetary system
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Question 12
GG - G1MCQ1 markNeeds review
If α and β are P- and S-wave velocities, respectively, then α² − (4/3)β² is equal to:
(κ is the bulk modulus, μ is shear modulus and ρ is density)
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2021GG - G1
GATE GG-1 2021 · Paper 1
Geology and Geophysics · Original paper archive
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