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In seismology, a P-wave is a primary wave, or sometimes a pressure wave. In general, the primary wave is the fastest moving seismic wave, as it is the first to reach any detector (seismometer) set up to sense them. Use the link below for more information.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agothere are 3 types of shock waves produced by an earthquake:
the P waves which is known as the (primary or compression) waves are the first to arrive at the recording station, p waves are formed when matter in the rocks is pushed together by the earth's movement. they can travel through solids and liquids.
the S waves which is known as the (secondary )waves are the second waves to arrive at the recording station. this waves are also called the shear waves. these waves are formed by the sideways motion of matter, it can only travel through solids.
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Secondary waves are also known as shear waves and primary waves are also known as pressure waves.
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∙ 13y agoPrimary / compression / longitudinal waves.
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∙ 13y agoP or Primary waves may also be known as pressure waves due to their mode of propagation (the way the move) through the Earth.
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∙ 13y agoPrimary waves / compression waves / longitudinal waves.
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What kind of waves are associated with earthquakes?
P waves and S waves also L waves
What is the difference in speed and mode of travel between p-waves and s-waves?
P-waves stand for primary waves, but a good trick is to think of the P as standing for pressure, because P waves are compression waves. S-wave stands for secondary wave, but the trick is to think of the S as standing for shear wave. This is because S-waves move in a shearing (side to side) motion. The means that S waves cannot travel through liquid, and also travel slower than P-waves.
What is the difference Between S waves P waves?
P-waves are faster than s-waves. Both can pass through solid rock, but only p-waves can pass through gases and liquids === ===
Are p and s waves produced at the epicenter?
Primary (P) waves : Primary waves, the fastest wave sent , come from the focus not the epicenter. (S) waves : Secondary waves, the second fastest wave sent out by an earthquake, it comes from the focus also.
How much faster does p waves move than s waves?
P-waves move around 3 km/s faster than s-waves.
What does the S wave and P wave stand for?
P waves are primary waves and S waves are called secondary waves
What types of waves are p waves and s waves called?
seismic waves
When do P waves arrive at the surface in relation to S waves?
when the P waves arrive at the surface in relation to s waves and surface waves is called the promary waves.
How do seismic waves affect us?
Seismic waves affect us because they are what causes the motion from an earthquake that destroy buildings and such. The three types of seismic waves are surface waves primary waves also called P-waves and secondary waves also called S-waves.
What are waves caused by (transverse waves and so on)?
P-waves and S-waves. P waves are known as Primary waves as they have a high velocity and so are recorded at seismometer stations before Secondary or S-waves. P waves may also be known as pressure waves as they are in fact compression or longitudinal waves. S-waves may also be known as shear waves as they are transverse waves.
What kind of waves are associated with earthquakes?
P waves and S waves also L waves
What are the three types of waves caused by an earthquake?
P-waves and S-waves. P waves are known as Primary waves as they have a high velocity and so are recorded at seismometer stations before Secondary or S-waves. P waves may also be known as pressure waves as they are in fact compression or longitudinal waves. S-waves may also be known as shear waves as they are transverse waves.
What is the first type of wave in an earthquake called?
P waves go first, and are fastest. (Primary Waves). S waves go second, and are next fastest. (Surface Waves). Surface waves go last, and although slowest are also most destructive.
Are P-waves and S-waves transverse or longitudinal waves?
P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.
What type of seismic wave are P waves and S waves?
P and S waves are body waves.
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
Are also called s waves?
shear waves
