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Seismic waves that shear rock side to side are called?
seismic waves actually the correct answer is S waves. trust me if you put seismic waves it will be wrong
The type of seismic waves known as secondary or shear waves are?
secondary or shear waves are a type of seismic wave that moves by causing particles to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. They travel slower than primary waves but can still cause significant damage during an earthquake. Shear waves are able to travel through solids, but not liquids or gases.
Is seismic waves and earthquake waves the same?
Seismic waves are any waves that travel through the Earth. As such all earthquake waves are seismic waves, however not all seismic waves are caused by earthquakes.
What type of seismic wave arrives after an earthquake?
A seismic wave travels through the Earth's layers, after a volcano, explosion, or earthquake. Transverse, compressional, longitude, and shear waves are all types of seismic waves after earthquakes.
What are three types seismic waves?
compressional and shear waves(:the ones above are not up to date but the ones below areP WavesS WavesSurface Waves* *l_l
Is a seismic wave the same as a radio wave?
No. Seismic waves are mechanical. Radio waves are electromagnetic.
Seismic waves that cannot travel through liquids?
Shear waves, also known as S-waves, are seismic waves that cannot travel through liquids. This is because S-waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of travel, and liquids do not have the necessary rigidity to transmit this type of wave. As a result, S-waves are stopped or absorbed when they encounter liquid layers within the Earth.
Which forms of matter can primary and secondary seismic waves travel through?
Primary seismic waves are longitudinal waves. Longitudinal waves can travel through solids, liquids and gasses (although seismic waves are of to low a frequency to normally be heard). Secondary seismic waves are transverse waves and only travel through solids.
What are the three types of seismic?
compressional and shear waves(:the ones above are not up to date but the ones below areP WavesS WavesSurface Waves* *l_l
Which type of siesmic waves can travel throgh solids but not liquid?
Shear waves can travel through solids, but they cannot travel through liquids. Shear waves are a type of seismic wave that shakes particles perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This makes them unable to propagate through liquids, which do not have the necessary shear strength to transmit these waves.
What are p-waves also known as?
P-waves and primary waves are the same thing. They may also be known as pressure waves (or compression waves) due to their mode of propagation, the way they move through the Earth.
What type of seismic wave that travels through solids only?
Shear waves, also known as S-waves, are the type of seismic waves that travel through solids only. These waves move particles perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, causing the material to shear or deform.
