P wave reflection data taken in alluvium over chalk is shown on Figure as travel time in m/s vs. distance in m. Find (a) the wave speed in the upper layer (alluvium),

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P wave reflection data taken in alluvium over chalk is shown on Figure as travel time in
m/s vs. distance in m. Find (a) the wave speed in the upper layer (alluvium), 

Travel time
(ms)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
5
10
15
Figure (Problem 2)
20
Distance (m)
Transcribed Image Text:Travel time (ms) 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 5 10 15 Figure (Problem 2) 20 Distance (m)
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