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Why do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Geologists collect data on friction along the side of faults so that they can predict how much pressure is applied on the faults so they can predict how strong the earthquake is.
How do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Geologists study the types of movement that occurs along faults. How rocks move along a fault depends on how much friction there is between the sides of the fault. Friction is the force that opposes the motion of one surface as it moves across another surface. Friction exists because surfaces are not perfectly smooth.Along parts of some faults, the rocks on both sides of the fault slide by each other without much sticking. Therefore stress does not build up, and big earthquakes are unlikely. Along many faults, the rocks lock together. In this case, stress increases until it is large enough to overcome the friction force. Stress builds up until an earthquake occurs.
Is a basketball shape a sphere?
technically, no because it has thousands of ridges on it for friction, along with the black part that kind of dips down. if you are looking for a nonspecific answer that is simple, then yes, it is.
Explain why do bus tires can greatly increase when traveling over along distance at high speed?
Vehicles ove forward because of friction between the tyres and the road. Friction causes heat so the tyres and the air inside them heat up. A confined gas (air) tries to expand when it is heated. Tyres will expand, when the air inside applies sufficient pressure.
When was promethium discovered?
It was first discovered by Jacob A. Marinsky, along with a few other scientists in 1944. But he did not make his claim of Promethium until 1946. The place Promethium was first discovered is still unknown to me...
