What principle allows the seismograph's pendulum to remain stationary while the Earth shakes?
How Does it Work? - Seismograph

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Friction
Magnetism
Inertia
Gravity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main components of a seismograph that work together to detect Earth's movements?
Spring and Lever
Pendulum and Frame
Sensor and Display
Needle and Paper
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do seismologists use seismograms?
To predict weather patterns
To track volcanic eruptions
To translate Earth's movements into data
To measure ocean currents
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What advancement in modern seismographs allows for rapid analysis of Earth's movements?
Mechanical gears
Manual recording
Digital signals
Analog dials
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is rapid analysis of seismic data important?
For measuring wind speed
For timely earthquake warnings
For predicting rainfall
For tracking animal migrations
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