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Explain how scientists use seismic waves to map the earth's interior?
scientists use seismic waves to map earths interior by seismographs that measure the times at witch seismic waves arrive at different distances from an earth quake.
What does sonar equipment measure?
Sonar is the science of sending out sound waves to an object and waiting for them to be bounced back to a receptor. Scientists can use this by shooting out the sound waves, then counting the amount of time it takes for the wave to shoot back to the receptor, and calculating the speed of the wave in proportion to the amount of distance traveled to get an idea of how large an object is. They would need to do so on all sides of it, of course, and it probably helps that they have lots of equipment to help measure.
What do scientists use to measure liquids?
beakers and graduated cyclinders .
How do scientists measure the strength of acids and bases?
they use the pH scale
What tool do scientists often use to measure mass?
yes they use a tripled beam balance
How do scientists measure the depth of the ocean?
Scientists use sound waves to measure the depth of the ocean through a method called sonar. By sending sound pulses from a ship to the ocean floor and measuring the time it takes for the sound waves to bounce back, scientists can calculate the depth of the ocean at that location.
What is the tool scientists use to measure the strength of seismic waves'?
Seismograph
What technology do scienctist use to measure ocean depth?
Scientists use echo sounders or sonar technology to measure ocean depth. These tools work by sending sound waves down into the water and measuring how long it takes for the sound to bounce back, allowing scientists to calculate the depth of the ocean floor.
What technology do scientist use only to measure ocean depth?
Scientists primarily use sonar technology to measure ocean depth. Sonar, which stands for Sound Navigation and Ranging, emits sound waves from a ship or submarine that bounce off the ocean floor and return to the source. By calculating the time it takes for the sound waves to return, scientists can determine the depth of the water. Additionally, multibeam and sidescan sonar systems provide detailed bathymetric maps of the seafloor.
The use of sound waves helps scientists find out how deep parts of the ocean are The scientists do this by sending a sound wave to the floor of the ocean and recording the time it takes to return t?
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How do we use sonar?
Sonar is used to measure distances by transmitting sound waves and detecting their echoes as they bounce off objects. To use sonar, you typically send out sound waves from a source, wait for them to bounce back from objects in their path, and then measure the time it takes for the sound waves to return to determine the distance to the object.
How do scientists map features of the ocean floor using sonar?
Scientists use sonar to map the ocean floor by sending sound waves from a ship to the ocean floor. These sound waves bounce back and are picked up by a receiver on the ship, providing information about the depth and texture of the ocean floor. By analyzing the time it takes for the sound waves to return, scientists can create detailed maps of the underwater terrain.
What technology did scientists use in the mid 1900's to map the mid-ocean ridge?
they probably would use a sonar which is a device that bounces sound waves off under water objects and then records the echoes of these sound waves. =]
How do scientist use sound waves to find oil deposits?
Scientists use sound waves in a process called seismic reflection to create images of underground layers. Sound waves are sent into the ground and bounce back differently depending on the type of material they encounter. By analyzing the patterns of these reflections, scientists can identify potential oil deposits based on the rock structures and formations below the surface.
How do scientists measure the size of earthquakes?
Scientists use seismographs to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. Seismographs detect the seismic waves generated by an earthquake, and the amplitude of these waves is used to calculate the earthquake's size. The most common scale used to measure earthquake size is the Richter scale or the moment magnitude scale.
WHAT is the use of sound waves to detect and measure objects underwater.?
Sound waves are used in sonar technology to detect and measure objects underwater by sending out pulses of sound that bounce off obstacles and return to a receiver. By analyzing the time it takes for the sound waves to return, the distance to the object can be calculated. This technology is commonly used in navigation, submarine communication, and underwater mapping.
Explain how scientists use seismic waves to map the earth's interior?
scientists use seismic waves to map earths interior by seismographs that measure the times at witch seismic waves arrive at different distances from an earth quake.
