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Transverse waves only travel through solids. These are also known as S waves.
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∙ 11y agoFor the propagation of transverse waves cohesive property is needed. It is absent in gases but present in solid and liquid.
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∙ 9y agoI suppose that you think to sounds (acoustic waves).
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∙ 13y agoTransverse / shear waves.
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∙ 13y agoMechanical waves.
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∙ 9y agoElectromagnetic waves
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∙ 7y agoSound Wave.
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∙ 12y agoS wave
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Which type of seismic wave can only pass through earths mantle?
There is no seismic wave that can only pass through the Earth's mantle. However S-waves can not travel through earth's outer core because it is a liquid.
Where do P waves travel fastest?
Generally everywave will travel the fastest through solids. These waves include sound, and other vibrational waves. But Electro Magnetic Radiation wave along with light will slow down and can very well change direction mid stream. They travel quite fast through slate
What do seismic waves tell us about the earth's interior?
no! ITS BECAUSE s WAVES GO ONLY THROUGH SOLIDS AND P WAWES GO THROUGH LIQUID GASSES AND SOLIDS AND WE CAN TELL LIKE HOW THE CORE IS A LIQUID
Can earthquakes travel through liquids and solids?
Earthquakes can only happen in solids. Earthquake waves are a different matter:p-waves can travel through both solids and liquidss-waves can only travel through solidssurface waves (e,g, Rayleigh waves, Love waves) can only travel on the surface of solidsetc.
What type of seismic wave can pass through the Earth's mantle and core?
There are two types of waves ; P waves and S waves . P waves can travel through solids , liquids , and gases . S waves can only travel through solids . The mantle is pure solid rock ; the outer core is made of liquid-iron and nickel . In other words , only P waves can travel through both the mantle and the core . Hope this helps ! Give thanks to 7th grade Earth science ! :D
What type of wave travels only through solids?
S-waves travel only through solids.
What type of wave only travels through solids and what does this give evidence of?
It's an 'S wave'. Im not entirely sure what it gives evidence of but i believe that it is a seismic wave.
Which forms of matter can primary and secondary seismic waves travel through?
Primary seismic waves are longitudinal waves. Longitudinal waves can travel through solids, liquids and gasses (although seismic waves are of to low a frequency to normally be heard). Secondary seismic waves are transverse waves and only travel through solids.
What is the definition of a primary and secondary seismic waves?
Primary wave- (P-waves) travel through solids liquids and gas. push/pull or compress waves. They travel faster and arive at seismic stations first. Secondary waves-(S-waves) travels ONLY through solids. moves side to side. Gets to the seismic stations second. I hope that helps!!
What are Earthquake Waves That Vibrate From Side To Side And Up And Down Only Through Solids Are Known As?
seismic waves actually the correct answer is S waves. trust me if you put seismic waves it will be wrong
Does sound slow down in liquid?
On the contrary, sound travels better through liquid, even better through solids, we only think differently because we only hear normally through air.
What does a medium seismic wave travel through?
Seismic waves are vibrations generated by an earthquake. They travel along the surface of the Earth and through the earth. They are a type of wave known as a mechanical wave and as such (unlike electromagnetic waves) require a medium through which to travel. Seismic waves can be split into body and surface waves. The body waves can be split into two main types, the P-wave or primary wave which is a compression or longitudinal wave which can travel through solids, liquids and gasses and the S-wave which is a transverse or shear wave and can only travel through solids.
Do sound waves travel even faster through liquids and solids?
Yes. The denser the medium, the faster it travels. So, it travels fastest in solids, and slowest in gases. It can range from only about 340 meters per second in air, to over 2000 meters per second in steel.
What body wave can't move through the liquid outer core?
S waves cannot travel through the outer core because they can only travel through solids, and the outer core is liquid.
What types of waves are P and S waves?
P-Wave is a Primary Wave. It goes through land and water. S-Wave is a Secondary Wave. It only goes through land. They are both seismic waves. Strictly speaking they are both seismic body waves - they ravel through a specific medium rather than along a surface. P-waves are longitudinal / compression waves whereas S-waves are transverse / shear waves. Because of this P waves can travel through solids, liquids and gasses whereas S-waves can only travel through solids.
Can p waves travel through gases?
In relation to seismic body waves, an "S-wave" is a type of transverse wave that travels through the interior of the Earth. When this type of wave is formed, it travels 40% slower than compressional "P-waves", so their effect is recorded secondary to the initial P-wave. Horizontally polarized S waves create a condition in which the ground moves alternately from one side and to the other, perpendicular to the direction of energy propagation. S-waves can travel only through solids because liquids and gases cannot support shear stresses.
Does sound travel best through solids liquids or gases?
The speed of sound depends on the medium through which it is traveling. Sound travels fastest through solids, then liquids, and slowest through gases. As the molecules in a solid medium are closely packed together, sound waves can travel more quickly through it. Sound waves travel over 17 times faster through steel than through air. The molecules in a liquid medium are also more close together than a gaseous medium, so sound travels 4 times faster in fresh water as compared to air. In a gas, sound can travel only when molecules collide with each other, and as the molecules are quite far apart, the speed is slowest in gases.
