0
speed: 5.5 km/second (fastest)
arrival: first
damage: felt as a jolt, little damage
medium: travels through solids, liquids and gases
movement: push and pull
these are some basic facts on p-waves/primary waves
What else can I help you with?
What is the abbreviation for primary waves?
The abbreviation for primary waves is P-waves.
Are p waves transverse waves or longitudinal waves?
P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.
Are P-waves and S-waves transverse or longitudinal waves?
P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.
What always travels ahead of other waves?
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 === ===
What type of seismic wave are P waves and S waves?
P and S waves are body waves.
After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives first at a seismometer?
P waves (APEX)
Do p waves s waves transverse waves or surface waves arrive first?
P waves arrive first.
Do p waves?
P- Waves move by it wiggles if you tap it.
Which waves are fastest?
Primary waves as they travel like a worm, compressing and then expanding
Do surface waves move faster than P-waves or S-waves?
No, surface waves move slower than P-waves and S-waves. P-waves are the fastest seismic waves, followed by S-waves, and then surface waves. Surface waves travel along the Earth's surface and are responsible for the most damage during an earthquake.
Do p waves or surface waves move faster?
No. Surface waves are slower than both P and S-waves.
