Body Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 types of body waves?
A
Primary / P - waves
Secondary / S - waves
2
Q
Are the fastest seismic waves, traveling about 6 to 7km/s.
A
PRIMARY/P-WAVES
3
Q
They travel through solids liquids; thus, they can pass through the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
A
PRIMARY/P-WAVES
4
Q
Are the so-called push and pull waves.
A
PRIMARY/P-WAVES
5
Q
Travel with a slower speed than P-waves at about
3.5 km/s.
A
SECONDARY/S-WAVES
6
Q
They can only travel through solids, and they cannot pass through liquids, so they can only penetrate through the crust and the mantle.
A
SECONDARY/S-WAVES
7
Q
The rock particles either move in an up-and-down motion or side-to-side motion,perpendicular to the movement of waves.
A
SECONDARY/S-WAVES
