Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about P (Primary) waves:

1. It is the slowest-moving seismic wave.
2. It travels in both solid or liquid medium.
3. P waves move through Earth in the same fashion as sound waves.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2 and 3 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF P WAVES:

-Fastest-moving seismic waves (6 to 14 km/sec).
-Travels in both solid or liquid medium (faster in denser medium).
-P waves move through Earth in the same fashion as sound waves(LONGITUDINAL WAVES).