Work
W = f x d
The force that pushes an object times the distance the object moves
Potential energy
The work needed to raise an object a distance against the pull of gravity
Previous
Play
Next
Rewind 10 seconds
Move forward 10 seconds
Unmute
0:02
/
0:15
Full screen
Brai...
Convergent - ANSWER- - Reverse and thrust fault
- Compression
- Strongest
- More time deforming before brittle failure
- Maximum earthquake
Transform - ANSWER- - Strike-slip fault
- Shear
- Generally rock in shear
- Moderate time before failure
- Middle of earthquake size
Divergent - ANSWER- - Normal fault
- Tension
- Weakest boundaries
- Hot rock and in tension
- Least time deforming
- Smallest earthquake size
Basic rules (earthquakes) - ANSWER- - Plates are in continuous motion
- Rocks gradually deform
- Faulting is a brittle failure in the lithosphere
- Asthenosphere and mantle are too hot and ductile for brittle faulting
Why is the oceanic plate always subducted - ANSWER- Continental crust cannot
be subducted because it's much less dense than mantle rock (buoyant)
Body waves - ANSWER- Travel inside materials
Surface waves - ANSWER- Travel along boundaries and between materials
P wave (body wave) - ANSWER- - Compression and extension of the solid
- Particles move in the same direction as the wave propagates
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller tuition. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
