body waves
Wave A takes a more direct route to the receiving station as it travels through the Earth's interior, while wave B experiences more reflection and refraction as it travels along the Earth's surface.
A wave is caused by a disturbance or vibration in a medium, such as water or air. This disturbance creates a ripple effect that travels outward from its source, carrying energy but not matter.
Seismic waves are generated when there is a sudden release of energy from within the Earth's crust, such as an earthquake or explosion. This energy travels through the Earth as waves, causing the ground to shake. The type of seismic wave produced depends on the type of energy release and the properties of the Earth's layers it travels through.
Wave speed is determined by the medium through which the wave travels and the properties of that medium, such as density and elasticity. In general, waves travel faster through stiffer and denser mediums. The wavelength and frequency of the wave also play a role in determining its speed.
That is a longitudinal wave.
The material through which a wave travels is called the medium.
wave speed
sound.
The speed at which a wave travels through a medium is called the wave speed or wave velocity. It is determined by the properties of the medium, such as its density and elasticity, and is independent of the wavelength and frequency of the wave.
The medium would be a suitable term.
Medium
The primary wave (P-wave) travels fastest through dense matter such as solids. This is due to its ability to compress and expand the material it passes through, allowing it to propagate more quickly compared to other types of waves.
The material through which a wave travels is called a medium.
Mechanical waves travel by pushing and pulling on the matter they travel through. Sound waves and seismic waves are examples of mechanical waves.
Matter through which a wave travels is named as material medium. Example air is a material medium needed for sound waves to pass through
Sound waves can travel through any material, but not through a VACUUM. You may be thinking of the term "MEDIUM", which is often used GENERICALLY to signify what a 'Wave" is traveling through. -------------------------------------------------- The material is called "matter".