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P waves do not cause significant damage to buildings, due to their bigger amplitudes.
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Is it true or false as s waves move through the ground they cause it to compress and then expand?
False, as P waves move through the ground, they cause it to compress and then expand. P waves are the first to arrive and can damage buildings.
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 === ===
Do p waves s waves transverse waves or surface waves arrive first?
P waves arrive first.
After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives first at a seismometer?
P waves (APEX)
What is the abbreviation for primary waves?
P-waves
What damage do p waves cause?
P waves typically cause little to no damage when it comes to buildings, because buildings are usually built to withhold a back-and-forth motion (being the most common motion). I hope this helps. :)
Which waves are more destructive p waves or s waves?
s waves I think because they move from side to side and they knock over buildings.
Vibrational tremors sent out from an earth quake?
Well there are two P waves and S waves. P waves come first . then S waves come. P waves come from underground and S waves are above ground and move in the shape of an S and they are the ones that collapse buildings
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.
Why are surface waves more detructive to buildings tan p waves or s waves are?
Because of their low frequency, long duration, and large amplitude
Is it true or false as s waves move through the ground they cause it to compress and then expand?
False, as P waves move through the ground, they cause it to compress and then expand. P waves are the first to arrive and can damage buildings.
What do primary waves do to rocks?
The first waves to hit are primary waves. Primary waves are seismic waves that compress and stretch the ground. P waves, or primary waves, can wreck buildings and can move straightforward through solids and liquids.
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 is the definition of Pwaves?
A Pwave is the first wave to arrive during an earthquake, P waves compress and then expand. They can damage buildings.
Which waves are fastest?
Primary waves as they travel like a worm, compressing and then expanding
Are P-waves and S-waves transverse or longitudinal waves?
P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.
Are p waves transverse waves or longitudinal waves?
P-waves are longitudinal and S-waves are transverse waves.
