Question

Which waves are longitudinal waves? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sound waves and earthquake P-waves are longitudinal waves.

Explanation:

Longitudinal waves are waves in which the displacement through the medium is in the same direction of movement of the wave, independent of the direction.

There are included in the concept of longitudinal wave: sound waves (vibrations in pressure, particle displacement and velocity of particles propagated in an elastic medium) and earthquake waves of type P (created by earthquakes and explosions).

Answer 2

Sound waves.
Eathquake P-Waves