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If an earthquake wave travels a distance of 4000m in 8 seconds, how fast is the earthquake wave traveling?

If an earthquake wave travels a distance of 4000m in 8 seconds, how fast is the earthquake wave traveling?
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If an earthquake wave travels a distance of 4000m in 8 seconds, how fast is the earthquake wave traveling?

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4000 ÷ 8 = 500

Its 500 m/s as shown in the calculation above.

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S = d/t
S = 4000m/8s = 500 m/s
The earthquake wave is traveling 500 m/s
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