P1 Topic 4 - Waves And The Earth Flashcards

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What are S-waves?

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S-waves are transverse. They only travel through solids. They’re slower than P-waves.

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What are P-waves?

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P-waves are longitudinal. They travel through solids and liquids. They travel faster than S-waves.

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