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In a P-wave (primary wave), the ground moves back and forth in the direction of the wave propagation. This means that the particles in the ground compress and expand as the wave passes through them, creating a push-pull motion similar to a slinky being compressed and stretched.
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How do the particles move in the ground when p waves pass through it?
P waves are longitudinal mechanical waves which are formed from alternating compressions and rarefactions. In a longitudinal wave the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.The particles do not move with the wave; they simply oscillate back and forth about their individual equilibrium positions. Thus particles in the ground move or vibrate along or parallel to the traveling direction of the P wave when it passes through them..
What wave is recorded first on a seismograph?
Movement in the earth's crust, as in earthquakes.
How do rock particles move during the passage of a P wave through rock?
A P wave is a type of seismic wave that is caused by an earthquake. P waves are the first seismic waves felt during an earthquake. When the P wave moves, rock particles move back and forth along the direction of the P wave.
Which type of wave causes the ground to shake in a motion parallel to the focus moving straight away from the epicenter?
The type of wave that causes the ground to shake in a motion parallel to the focus moving straight away from the epicenter is a primary (P) wave. P waves are compressional waves that travel through the Earth and are the fastest seismic waves. They are the first to be detected by seismographs during an earthquake.
What are the characteristics of a P-Wave and S-Wave?
P-waves are also known as seismic waves. One of the characteristics of P-waves are a that they can travel through a continuum made up of gases, liquids and solids such as the Earth. Another characteristic of P-waves are that they can shake the ground in the same direction in which the wave is moving and it can also shake the earth in the opposite direction of the moving wave.
What causes the ground to compress and expand?
the P wave
What type of earthquake wave travels in a push and pull movement?
The Primary or P-wave which is a type of compression or longitudinal wave travels with a push and pull movement.
What directions do the particles of a p wave move?
P-wave particles move in the same direction as the wave's propagation, which is the direction of energy transfer. This movement is back and forth in the direction of the wave.
How do the particles move in the ground when p waves pass through it?
P waves are longitudinal mechanical waves which are formed from alternating compressions and rarefactions. In a longitudinal wave the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.The particles do not move with the wave; they simply oscillate back and forth about their individual equilibrium positions. Thus particles in the ground move or vibrate along or parallel to the traveling direction of the P wave when it passes through them..
What wave is recorded first on a seismograph?
Movement in the earth's crust, as in earthquakes.
What happens to the ground when a p wave passes?
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What type of seismic wave that compresses and expands the ground?
Longitudinal Waves
How does the ground motion produced by a P-wave compare to the ground motion produced by a surface-wave?
The ground motion produced by a P-wave is a rapid back-and-forth motion in the direction of wave propagation, causing particles to compress and expand. In contrast, surface waves cause horizontal shaking and rolling motion along the surface, resulting in larger amplitudes and longer durations compared to P-waves.
Which type seismic wave produces the most severe ground movement?
S waves
What is the type of seismic wave that arrives at the surface first and moves by compressing and expanding the ground like an accordion?
Those are the P-waves, which are the fastest and weakest.
What damage does a p wave cause?
P-waves are the first seismic waves generated by an earthquake and are generally considered the least damaging. They are compressional waves that cause rock particles to move back and forth in the direction of the wave's movement. P-waves rarely cause significant damage to structures but can still be felt as a sudden jolt.
How do rock particles move during the passage of a P wave through rock?
A P wave is a type of seismic wave that is caused by an earthquake. P waves are the first seismic waves felt during an earthquake. When the P wave moves, rock particles move back and forth along the direction of the P wave.
