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  • They are both Seismic waves
  • They can both go through solids
  • They are both Seismic waves
  • They can both go through solids
  • They are both Seismic waves
  • They can both go through solids
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Which is faster a primary wave or a secondary wave?

Primary waves (P-waves) travel faster than secondary waves (S-waves) through the Earth's interior. P-waves are compressional waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, while S-waves are shear waves that only travel through solids.


From which of the following do primary and secondary waves move outward?

Primary waves (P-waves) move outward from the focus of an earthquake, while secondary waves (S-waves) also move outward from the focus. Both types of waves are seismic body waves that travel through the Earth's interior.


What are the three diffrent kinds of seismic waves?

The three main types of seismic waves are P-waves (primary waves), S-waves (secondary waves), and surface waves. P-waves are compressional waves that travel the fastest and can move through both solids and liquids. S-waves are shear waves that move more slowly and only travel through solids. Surface waves are the slowest and travel along the surface of the Earth, causing the most damage during an earthquake.


How do P-waves differ from S-waves?

First of all, P stands for primary and S stands for secondary. P waves move in a compressional motion, similar to a slinky. S waves move in a shear motion perpendicular to the direction the wave is travelling.


The waves that arrive after primary waves they move the ground back and forth?

These waves are called secondary waves, or S-waves. They travel at slower speeds than primary waves and move the ground side-to-side, causing shaking and structural damage to buildings. S-waves are more destructive than P-waves and are usually felt after the initial P-wave motion during an earthquake.