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P waves go side to side.
S waves go up and down.
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Why are s waves more destructive than P waves?
S-waves move side to side, not up and down (P-waves). Buildings can go up and down without a problem, not side to side.
What does the S wave and P wave stand for?
P waves are primary waves and S waves are called secondary waves
What is the difference between P-waves and S-waves?
Their velocity (P-waves travel more quickly than S-waves) and their mode of propagation (the way they move through the earth). S-waves are transverse waves which move material from side to side (particle motion is normal to direction of travel) whereas P-waves are compression or longitudinal waves where particle motion is parallel to the direction of travel. This means that P-waves can travel through solids, liquids and gasses whereas S-waves can only travel through solids.
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.
Do surface waves move faster than P-waves or S-waves?
No. Surface waves are slower than both P and S-waves.
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.
Why are s waves more destructive than P waves?
S-waves move side to side, not up and down (P-waves). Buildings can go up and down without a problem, not side to side.
What are the differences between the waves?
P' waves and 'S' waves are both seismic waves that travel through the Earth. 'S'waves are unable to go through any liquid. 'P' waves, on the other hand, can go through both solids and liquids.
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 does the S wave and P wave stand for?
P waves are primary waves and S waves are called secondary waves
What is the difference between P-waves and S-waves?
Their velocity (P-waves travel more quickly than S-waves) and their mode of propagation (the way they move through the earth). S-waves are transverse waves which move material from side to side (particle motion is normal to direction of travel) whereas P-waves are compression or longitudinal waves where particle motion is parallel to the direction of travel. This means that P-waves can travel through solids, liquids and gasses whereas S-waves can only travel through solids.
Can s and p waves go through the same medium?
yes
What happens to a p wave when it crosses the mantle to the core?
P waves unlike S waves can go through liquid ie. the mantle. When a P waves hits the mantle it is refracted and changes speed.
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.
Which type of seismic waves can make the ground go side-to-side?
S-waves go up and down while P--waves go back and fourth.
Are p waves transverse waves or longitudinal waves?
P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.
