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When do p waves arrive in relation to s waves and surface waves?

P-waves arrive first, followed by S-waves, and then surface waves during an earthquake. This sequence is due to the difference in wave velocities, with P-waves being the fastest and surface waves being the slowest.


Are surface waves the first to arrive at the seismic facility?

No


What kind of wave is a surface wave?

Surface waves are transverse waves.


Are surface waves transverse or longitudal?

If waves are produced on the surface of water then such a wave is transverse in nature. If we deal with surface waves of radio propagation then those electromagnetic waves too are transverse in nature.


What waves will arrive at a seismograph station first after an earthquake?

The fastest seismic waves, P-waves, will arrive first at a seismograph station after an earthquake. P-waves are compressional waves that can travel through both solids and liquids, allowing them to arrive at a station before the slower S-waves and surface waves.


Are surface waves the first to arrive at a seismic facilty?

No, surface waves are typically the last seismic waves to arrive at a seismic facility. They travel more slowly than body waves (P and S waves) and arrive after the initial shaking caused by the faster body waves.


What Longitudinal wave that is first to reach the location of an earthquake?

Transverse


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 is the wave that is combination of transverse and longitude waves are called?

A wave that is a combination of transverse and longitudinal waves is called a surface wave. Surface waves travel along the boundary between two mediums, exhibiting characteristics of both transverse and longitudinal waves. These waves are commonly seen in earthquakes and ocean waves.


What type of seismic waves that arrive at the surface first?

P-waves, or primary waves, are the fastest seismic waves and typically arrive at the surface first after an earthquake. These waves can travel through both solid and liquid materials, making them the first to be detected by seismographs.


Is a transverse wave a electromagentic wave?

No, the other way round: An electromagnetic wave is a transverse wave.There are other kinds of transverse waves, for example, the waves on a water surface.No, the other way round: An electromagnetic wave is a transverse wave.There are other kinds of transverse waves, for example, the waves on a water surface.No, the other way round: An electromagnetic wave is a transverse wave.There are other kinds of transverse waves, for example, the waves on a water surface.No, the other way round: An electromagnetic wave is a transverse wave.There are other kinds of transverse waves, for example, the waves on a water surface.


Are their transverse waves in a pond or lake?

No, transverse waves are not typically observed in ponds or lakes. Most waves in a body of water like a pond or lake are surface waves, which are a combination of longitudinal and transverse motions. Transverse waves are more common in solid materials like ropes or strings.