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An earthquake in California produces seismic waves that are detected in Phoenix 990 km from the epicenter. If the wave travels at 6.3 km/sec, how long did it take for the wave to reach Phoenix? approximately
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An earthquake in California produces seismic waves that are detected in Phoenix

990 km from the epicenter. If the wave travels at 6.3 km/sec, how long
did it take for the wave to reach Phoenix?
approximately
In seconds? |
In minutes?

User Danix
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Answer:

t = 157.1428 s

t = 2.619 min

Step-by-step explanation:

d = v/t

t = dv

t = (990km)(6.3km/s)

t = 157.1428 s

t = 2.619 min

Hope that helps

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