Question

Which statement describes P wave?

Answer 1

Answer:

They travel through liquids.

Explanation:

P waves are a type of seismic waves and they travel through solid, liquid and gas. They are called P waves because they are faster than the S waves and other types of seismic waves.

The p waves being the fastest is why it was named primary (p waves) while the S waves are slower and are referred to as secondary (s waves). These waves don’t start as surface waves but later results in it.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is B: They travel through liquids.

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