P and S waves from an earthquake travel at different speeds, and this difference helps locate the earthquake "epicenter" (where the disturbance took place). Assuming typical speeds of 8.5 km/s and 5.5 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 waves 1.4 min apart? Express your answer using two significant figures. Aæ = 1589.5 • 10* km Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining Part B Is one seismic station sufficient to determine the position of the epicenter? O yes O no

P and S waves from an earthquake travel at different speeds, and this difference helps locate the earthquake "epicenter" (where the disturbance took place). Assuming typical speeds of 8.5 km/s and 5.5 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 waves 1.4 min apart? Express your answer using two significant figures. Aæ = 1589.5 • 10* km Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 4 attempts remaining Part B Is one seismic station sufficient to determine the position of the epicenter? O yes O no

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