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An S wave is a type of seismic wave that moves in a shearing, or side-to-side, motion. It typically travels slower than a P wave and is unable to pass through liquids. On a seismograph, an S wave appears as a series of sharp zigzag lines.

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What does a longitudinal wave look like if it has a large amplitude?

A longitudinal wave with a large amplitude will have higher peaks and lower troughs compared to a wave with a smaller amplitude. It will look taller in its oscillations and have more pronounced compressions and rarefactions.


What does a longitutional wave look like?

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation. A common example is a sound wave, where the vibration of air molecules creates compressions and rarefactions that travel through the air.


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?

The P-wave generally arrives before the S-wave during an earthquake. The time difference between them can help determine the distance to the earthquake's epicenter. In this case, if the S-wave arrived 11 minutes after the earthquake, you would need to calculate the time difference between the arrival of the P-wave and the S-wave to determine how long after the P-wave arrival the S-wave arrived.


What dose a sound wave look like?

A sound wave is represented by a series of compressions and rarefactions traveling through a medium. In a graphical representation, a sound wave appears as a wave-like pattern with peaks and troughs. The frequency of the wave determines the pitch of the sound, while the amplitude represents the volume.


Is a earthquake s wave a transverse wave?

Yes, an earthquake S-wave (secondary wave) is a transverse wave. It causes particles to move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. S-waves are slower than the primary P-waves but can cause more damage due to their side-to-side motion.

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