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Well you know when you write a sentence, the paper stays in one place while your hand moves the pen. But in a seismograph, it's the pen that remains stationary while the paper moves. Why is this? All seismographs make use of a basic principle of physics: Whether it is moving or at rest, every object resists any change to its motion. A seismograph's heavy weight resists motion during a quake. But the rest of the seismograph is anchored to the ground and vibrates when seismic waves arrive.
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What device is used to record seismic waves?
A seismometer or seismograph is a device used to record seismic waves generated by earthquakes or other sources. It detects and measures the vibrations caused by these waves, providing valuable data for studying the Earth's interior and understanding seismic activity.
How do scientist record seismic waves?
Scientists use an insrument with the name of a seismograph
What do you call an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes?
Seismometer (or seismograph) and it measure seismic waves
What equipment is used for measuring earthquakes?
seismometer, also known as a seismograph. which record seismic waves
What produces a record of seismic waves?
A seismograph is an instrument that produces a record of seismic waves by detecting and measuring the vibrations caused by earthquakes or other seismic events. It consists of a seismometer to detect ground motion and a recording device to produce a trace of the detected seismic waves.
How are a seismograph and a seismograph related?
A seismograph is a device that measures and records seismic waves caused by earthquakes, while a seismogram is the record of the data produced by a seismograph. Together, they are essential tools in studying and monitoring earthquakes and other seismic activities around the world.
What is the instrument called that detects seismic waves?
The instrument that detects seismic waves is called a seismometer or seismograph. It measures the vibrations caused by seismic waves in the Earth's crust and can help to monitor and study earthquakes.
What is an instrument used to measure and record ground movements during an earthquake?
A seismometer is an instrument used to measure and record ground movements during an earthquake. It detects the vibrations caused by seismic waves and produces a graphical representation called a seismogram.
How you can use the words seismic wave and seismograph in the same sentence?
The seismograph measured the intensity of the seismic waves
What are the instrument used to record seismic waves?
A seismometer (or the older device called a seismograph) records the seismic waves from earth tremors.+++There is a difference there: a seismometer would simply register instant vibration; a seismograph records the vibrations with time so shows the whole picture.
When is a seismograph used?
A seismograph is used to measure and record seismic waves caused by earthquakes or other geological phenomena. It helps seismologists study the intensity, duration, and location of seismic activity.
Instrument that is used to obtain a record of seismic waves all over the world?
Seismograph ;) (listen in your science class!)
