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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.
Does s waves and p wave have the same velocity?
P waves (primary waves) are longitudinal or compressional waves. In solids, these waves generally travel almost twice as fast as S waves and can travel through any type of material. In air, these pressure waves take the form of sound waves, hence they travel at the speed of sound. Typical speeds are 330 m/s in air, 1450 m/s in water and about 5000 m/s in Granite.S waves (secondary waves) are Transverse_waveversewaves or shear waves, which means that the ground is displaced perpendicularly to the direction of propagation. In the case of horizontally polarized S waves, the ground moves alternately to one side and then the other. S waves can travel only through solids, as fluids (liquids and gases) do not support shear stresses. Their speed is about 60% of that of P waves in a given material. S waves arrive second in a seismic station because of their slower speed.
Which seismic wave causes particles in the ground to move perpendicular to the wave's propagation?
S waves, or secondary waves, are transverse seismic waves, meaning that the particles being effected by the wave are moving perpendicular to the wave's propagation.
What happens when p waves and S waves try to pass through the outer core?
s waves cant travel through it
What can s waves not travel through?
S-waves cannot travel through liquids, but they can travel through solids and gases. P-waves can travel through solids, liquids and gases. Hope this helped! :D
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 Vibrations that move through the ground carrying the energy released during an earthquake are called .?
These are known as seismic waves - of which there are 4 types; P-waves, S-waves and Love and Rayleigh waves.
Which is stronger p waves or s waves?
S-Waves are stronger. They are slower but can move through solids.
These move through earth by causing particles to move at right angles to the waves direction?
S Waves
What are the vibrations that move through the ground carrying the energy released during an earthquake called?
Seismic 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 an S wave pass through liquid?
S-waves can ONLY move through solid rock.
Seismic wave that causes the ground to move in two directions?
secondary waves or otherwise known as s-waves
These move through earth by causing particles to move at right angles to the waves' direction?
the answer to this question is transverse wave
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
Which types of seismic wave produces the most severe ground movement?
Rayleigh waves (which are a type of surface wave) produce the largest amplitude and so most severe ground movements during earthquakes.Surface waves produce the most severe ground movements. They produce movements similar to waves in the water, where the water's particles move in a pattern that is almost circular. Surface waves can make the ground roll like ocean waves or shake buildings from side to side. They move more slowly then P waves or S waves.
What order do seismic waves come in?
First P waves, seismic waves that compress and expand the ground like an accordion. Then S waves, seismic waves that vibrate from side to side as well as up and down. And finally Surface waves, they move more slowly than P waves and S waves. But they can produce severe ground movements.
