Strain Energy and Tsunamis Quiz

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What is a key aspect that every potential electrician must understand from the start?

  • Stiffness of objects
  • Cohesion of particles
  • Lateral ground displacement
  • Electrical theory (correct)

What is the purpose of understanding electrical theory?

  • To understand the concept of saturated materials
  • To study the inertia of buildings during earthquakes
  • To ensure proper installation of electrical equipment (correct)
  • To learn about shoddy construction practices

What is the term used to describe the sticking together of particles of the same substance?

  • Saturation
  • Inertia
  • Cohesion (correct)
  • Flexibility

What term is used to describe holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed?

<p>Saturated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause shearing of a building structure and concentrate stresses on weak walls or joints during an earthquake?

<p>Inertia of the building (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an object's resistance to deformation in response to an applied force?

<p>Stiffness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is strain energy?

<p>A form of potential energy stored in materials that have undergone a change in dimension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes tsunamis?

<p>Earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do tsunami waves behave as they approach the shore?

<p>They increase in height as the water depth decreases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is liquefaction?

<p>The phenomenon in which the strength and stiffness of a soil is reduced by earthquake shaking or other rapid loading (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of soil is susceptible to liquefaction?

<p>Cohesionless, saturated or partially saturated soils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical speed range for tsunami waves?

<p>20-30 miles per hour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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