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yes it does because its faster and its the primary wave
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These waves originate at the focus and can travel through all types of matter.?
P-waves, which may also be known as primary (as they arrive travel faster than other types of seismic waves and so are recorded on a seismometer first) or pressure waves as they propagate by the compression of matter.
What type of seismic wave that compresses and expands the ground?
Longitudinal Waves
In a transverse wave that travels through a mediun the molecules of the medium vibrate?
Up to a crest, then down through a trough, then back. APEX :P
A wave where matter vibrates at right angles to the direction in which the wave travels?
Without going into a lot of detail trying to describe them, that phenomenon is referred to as an "electromagnetic wave". They are all around us. Depending on wavelength, they have names like 'radio', 'microwaves', 'heat', 'light', 'ultraviolet', 'x-ray', and 'gamma ray'.
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!!
The first s-wave arrive at a seismograph station 11 minutes after an earthquake occurred how long after the arrival of the first p-wave did the first s-wave arrive?
4 min 55 s
Which seismic wave arrives last at a seismograph station?
The first waves to arrive at a seismograph station are primary waves, or P waves.
What waves will arrive at a seismograph station first after an earthquake?
P waves arrive first at a seismograph station after an earthquake. The P waves are followed by S waves, and then surface waves.
What wave is recorded first on a seismograph?
Movement in the earth's crust, as in earthquakes.
After an earthquake which type of seismic waves reach seismometers last?
A surface wave is the last seismic wave to arrive after an earthquake.
What types of waves are the first waves to reach seismograph stations?
P-waves are the first seismic waves to arrive at a seismograph station.
What wave is always first to arrive?
p-waves
Which wave the p-wave or s-wave would arrive at seismometer afer the eatrhquake?
Both, first the P wave Then the S wave.
Which waves s-waves or p-waves reach a seismograph first why?
The Pressure wave is a longitudinal wave - it is a compression/rarefaction wave and has the highest velocity.The Secondary wave is a transverse wave (side to side) and is much slower.
After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives first at a seismometer?
P waves (APEX)
These waves originate at the focus and can travel through all types of matter.?
P-waves, which may also be known as primary (as they arrive travel faster than other types of seismic waves and so are recorded on a seismometer first) or pressure waves as they propagate by the compression of matter.
What is the first shock wave of an earthquake?
The P-wave is the first shockwave (more correctly termed seismic wave) to arrive during an earthquake.
