In an opencast coal mine, blast vibrations are measured at two locations, A and B simultaneously for a maximum charge per delay (Q) of 1200 kg as given. Location Distance from the blast face, D (m) PPV (mm/s) A 100 112.5 B 300 20.3 $PPV=K[\frac{D}{\sqrt{Q}}]^{-B}$ where, K and ẞ are site constants. The PPV in mm/s, at a distance of 200 m from the blast face, is (round off up to 2 decimals)

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In an opencast coal mine, blast vibrations are measured at two locations, A and B simultaneously for a maximum charge per delay (Q) of 1200 kg as given. Location Distance from the blast face, D (m) PPV (mm/s) A 100  112.5 B 300 20.3  $PPV=K[\frac{D}{\sqrt{Q}}]^{-B}$ where, K and ẞ are site constants. The PPV in mm/s, at a distance of 200 m from the blast face, is (round off up to 2 decimals)

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The correct answer is: 37.50 or 38.50 (approx)

Correct Answer: 37.5

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Location	Distance from the blast face, D (m)	PPV (mm/s)
A	100	112.5
B	300	20.3