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Primary waves (P-waves) are the fastest seismic waves that travel through the Earth, moving in a push-pull motion. Secondary waves (S-waves) are slower than P-waves and move in a side-to-side motion. Both types of waves are produced by earthquakes and can help seismologists determine the location and magnitude of seismic events.
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What does s stand for in s wave?
In seismology, the "s" in "s wave" stands for secondary wave. S waves are seismic waves that travel through the interior of the Earth and are slower than primary waves (p waves). They move in a side-to-side or up-and-down motion, unable to travel through liquids.
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.
When the particles of the medium are far apart that part of the wave is called a?
That is a primary or compressional wave. It is called compressional because the particles move toward and away from each other. It is called a primary wave because it arrives first. Sound waves in water or air are examples of primary waves. The other type of wave is a secondary or shear wave. It is called secondary because it travels more slowly and arrives later than a primary wave. It is called a shear wave because the particles move at right angles to the direction of wave motion. The side-to-side motion of a Slinky is an example of a shear wave. The other, other type of wave is a tertiary wave, which is a channeled saound wave trapped in the SoFAR channel in the ocean. Because this is typically the third type of wave identified on seismograms, this is also known as a tertiary wave or "t-phase". Love Waves and Rayleigh waves are special cases of mixed-mode waves that travel along the surface of the Earth.
What is the primary factor that determines the velocity of a wave?
The primary factor that determines the velocity of a wave is the medium through which the wave is traveling.
What happen to the secondary circuit if the primary circuit is close?
If the primary circuit is closed, the current will flow through the primary coil, inducing a magnetic field. This magnetic field will in turn induce a current in the secondary coil, allowing for the transfer of energy from the primary to the secondary circuit.
What wave is called the secondary wave?
primary
Distinguish between a primary wave and a secondary wave?
A primary wave is a strong vibration or wave that hits earths surface (P) and a secondary wave (S) is a wave that hits soon after but not nearly as big.
Which type of wave is a secondary wave?
Any wave has two directions: the up and down direction (primary wave) and the side to side direction (secondary wave).
What is a sentence for secondary wave?
The secondary wave of the earthquake cause little damage, only a few buildings fell.
What are the 3 seismic waves?
i)surface wave ii)primary wave iii)secondary wave
What is the difference in time between when a primary wave arrives and a secondary wave arrives?
5 seconds
What are the four kinds of waves that travel through the earth involved with earthquakes?
The Primary wave, the secondary wave, the surface wave, and the seismic wave
Which seismic wave does more damage primary wave secondary wave or surface wave?
Surface waves typically cause more damage than primary or secondary waves during an earthquake. They travel along the earth's surface and are responsible for the shaking that can result in building collapse and other structural damage. Primary and secondary waves, while important for seismologists to study, usually do not cause as much damage as surface waves.
Does a primary seismic wave have a larger shadow zone than a secondary wave?
no, an s-wave shadow zone is way larger
How did the p wave get named?
It stands for Primary wave, just as S wave stands for Secondary wave. It's the first wave that comes in an earthquake. C:
What happens to the time difference between primary and secondary waves as the distance traveled get longer?
the secondary wave breaks up
What happens to the time difference between primary and secondary waves as the distance travels longer?
The secondary wave breaks up.
