P wave and S wave Seismic velocity

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To calculate the P wave velocity (VP) and S wave velocity (VS) in the mantle above the core-mantle boundary, the necessary velocities can be obtained directly from the provided diagram without needing to compute the elasticity modulus for bulk and shear. The diagram indicates the velocities on the horizontal axis (in km/s) and depth on the vertical axis (in km). It is suggested that the values can be read by inspection, simplifying the calculation process. Clarification on the specific values from the diagram is needed to confirm the results. The discussion emphasizes the importance of utilizing the diagram effectively to derive the required velocities.
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I need to calculate the P wave velocity (VP[mantle]) and S wave velocity (VS[mantle]) in the mantle just above the core-mantle boundary?
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All the data is found in the diagram. I know the equation to find compressional wave (P waves) velocity but you need to find the elasticity modulus for bulk and shear, and apparently you don't need to find these there is a simpler way
 
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Hi Caeser. I'm not sure what it is you need to calculate since the diagram provides the velocities by inspection. The horizontal axis is velocity (km/s). The vertical axis is depth (km). The mantle/core boundary is given.
 
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