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Which seismic travel most rapidly?

P-waves (Primary waves) are the fastest seismic waves and travel most rapidly through the Earth's crust. They are longitudinal waves that move through solid and liquid materials, causing the particles to move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.


How is most of the energy of an earthquake transported through the Earth's crust?

Most of the energy of an earthquake is transported through the Earth's crust in the form of seismic waves. These waves can be either body waves (P-waves and S-waves) that travel through the interior of the Earth, or surface waves that travel along the Earth's surface. The energy is gradually attenuated and dispersed as the waves propagate through the crust.


Identify which type of seismic wave is described in each of the following a cannot tavel through the core B cause the most damage to buildings c are the first waves to reach seismograph stations?

S-waves cannot travel through the earth's outer core as it is liquid. Surface (Love and Rayleigh) waves cause the most damage to buildings. P-waves are the first to arrive at seismograph stations.


What waves don't need matter to travel through?

Electromagnetic Waves do not require a medium, or matter to move through, to transfer waves. This includes radiowaves, microwaves, infared waves, visible light waves, Ultraviolet waves, X-rays, and gamma rays.


What are 3 types of waves when an earthquake happens?

The three main types of seismic waves produced by an earthquake are primary (P) waves, secondary (S) waves, and surface waves. P waves are the fastest seismic waves and travel through solids, liquids, and gases. S waves are slower than P waves and only travel through solids. Surface waves are the slowest and cause the most damage as they move along the Earth's surface.

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Certain seismic waves travel as?

There are three main types of seismic waves that travel through the Earth: P-waves (primary waves) are the fastest and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. S-waves (secondary waves) follow P-waves and can only travel through solids, not liquids or gases. Surface waves travel along the Earth's surface and are responsible for most of the damage during an earthquake.


Which seismic travel most rapidly?

P-waves (Primary waves) are the fastest seismic waves and travel most rapidly through the Earth's crust. They are longitudinal waves that move through solid and liquid materials, causing the particles to move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.


what do most waves require?

It needs the medium to help it travel. Other examples include water waves, seismic waves, and waves traveling through a spring. Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum (empty space). They don't need a medium or matter.


Can mechanical waves travel through the vacuum?

Since most mechanically driven waves are sound than: No.


How is most of the energy of an earthquake transported through the Earth's crust?

Most of the energy of an earthquake is transported through the Earth's crust in the form of seismic waves. These waves can be either body waves (P-waves and S-waves) that travel through the interior of the Earth, or surface waves that travel along the Earth's surface. The energy is gradually attenuated and dispersed as the waves propagate through the crust.


How do sound and light waves differ in terms of their propagation through different mediums?

Sound waves require a medium, such as air or water, to travel through, while light waves can travel through a vacuum. Sound waves travel slower than light waves and can be absorbed or reflected by different materials, while light waves can pass through most materials without being absorbed.


What type of seismic wave does not travel through the core?

Surface waves, also known as Love and Rayleigh waves, do not travel through the core of the Earth. These waves move along the surface of the Earth and are responsible for the most destruction during an earthquake.


What is a substance through a wave can travel?

It depends on what wave you're talking about. Water: I have not a clue. Sound: Depending on what the frequency is, sound can go through most things. For example, if you sit inside a car, and your friend is outside, you two can still hear each other if you yell. But the glass distorts the waves which is why the sounds are all funny. Light: There are many different types of light waves. Some are radiation waves, others are rays. Microwaves can't go through too much stuff, but things such as X-rays can go through your skin (that's how X-rays work). And then there are gamma rays. These are highly dangerous and can go through to your bones, and really penetrate through most things due to the high frequency they have, and the energy they possess.


What travels faster P waves or S waves?

S-waves are stronger, but travel slower and can only travel through solids.


How does the sun' energy travel to the earth?

Electromagnetic radiation... i.e., light. Electromagnetic Waves A+


What Are The Three types Of Waves In order By Speed?

The three types of waves in order of speed are: P-waves (Primary waves) - fastest seismic waves, travel through solid and liquid. S-waves (Secondary waves) - slower than P-waves, can only travel through solid. Surface waves - slowest seismic waves, travel along Earth's surface causing most damage during earthquakes.


Did waves carries energy?

most kinds of waves need something to travel through. Water waves, for example, travel along the surface of the water. A wave can even travel along a rope. Gases (such as air), liquids (such as water), and solids (such as rope) , all act as mediums. Waves that require a medium through which travel are called mechanical waves.Some waves do not require a medium to travel through. Light can travel and carry energy through empty space. Waves that can travel without a medium are called electromagnetic waves. :)