Isotropic P-wave velocity
relates longitudinal wave velocity to elastic modulus and density.
symbols, variables and units
K: Bulk modulus (Pa); G: Shear modulus (Pa); ρ: kg/m³; v_P: m/s.
applicable conditions and boundaries
Uniform, isotropic, linear elastic medium.
formula source code
The following is a copyable LaTeX expression.
v_P=\sqrt{\frac{K+4G/3}{\rho}}Reference and Extended Learning
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