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Are s-waves slow or fast?
S-waves are slower than P-waves, which are the fastest seismic waves. S-waves are shear waves that move in a back-and-forth motion, causing particles to move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
These move through earth by causing particles to move at right angles to the waves direction?
S Waves
What are waves that move from side to side?
Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion. As the wave travels, the particles in the medium oscillate up and down or side to side. Examples of transverse waves include light waves, water waves, and seismic S-waves.
Is it true that surface waves move more quickly than p waves and s waves?
no, p waves are the fastest followed by s waves and finally surface waves
How much faster does p waves move than s waves?
P-waves move around 3 km/s faster than s-waves.
What angle does a s wave move?
S waves move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This means that S waves move in a side-to-side or horizontal motion as they travel through the Earth's crust and mantle.
Do primary and secondary waves move outward from the epicenter?
Yes, both primary (P-waves) and secondary (S-waves) waves move outward from the earthquake's epicenter. P-waves are faster and move through solid and liquid materials, while S-waves are slower and only travel through solid materials.
What seismic waves can not move through liquid?
S waves, or secondary waves, cannot move through liquids. This is because S waves require a solid medium to propagate, so in the presence of a liquid, they are absorbed and cannot travel.
Compared to P waves and S waves do surface waves move slower or faster?
Surface waves move slower than P waves and S waves. They travel along the surface of the Earth and are primarily responsible for the damage caused by earthquakes, as they have a larger amplitude and longer period.
Another word for seismic waves that characterizes the way they move?
P-Waves (Primary Waves) S-Waves (Secondary Waves) Surface Waves
What are the only type of materials that S waves can travel thought?
Luminous
These waves cause side to side movement?
Transverse waves cause particles to move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation, leading to side-to-side movement. This motion results in crests and troughs moving horizontally as the wave travels. Examples of transverse waves include electromagnetic waves such as light and radio waves, as well as the waves in a vibrating string.
