A. Push-pull
B. Side-side
C. Up-down
D. None of the these
Check Answer
The correct answer is A. Push-pull.
P waves, also known as primary waves or compressional waves, are seismic waves that travel through the Earth’s interior and are the fastest seismic waves. They are called compressional waves because they cause particles in the rock to move back and forth in the same direction that the wave is traveling, similar to how sound waves move through the air. This motion is often described as push-pull, as the particles are pushed forward and then pulled back to their original position as the wave passes through. P waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, and are responsible for the initial jolt felt during an earthquake.
P waves, also known as primary waves or compressional waves, are seismic waves that travel through the Earth’s interior and are the fastest seismic waves. They are called compressional waves because they cause particles in the rock to move back and forth in the same direction that the wave is traveling, similar to how sound waves move through the air. This motion is often described as push-pull, as the particles are pushed forward and then pulled back to their original position as the wave passes through. P waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, and are responsible for the initial jolt felt during an earthquake.
