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Use the diagram below and your knowledge of Primary (P) and Secondary (S) waves to identify the true statements.



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Primary waves can move through liquids, solids, and gasses.
Primary waves can move through liquids, solids, and gasses.

Primary waves travel to fewer places on Earth's surface.
Primary waves travel to fewer places on Earth's surface.

Secondary waves are faster than Primary waves.
Secondary waves are faster than Primary waves.

Secondary waves can travel through solids only.

Answer 1

Based on your question regarding Primary (P) and Secondary (S) waves, here are the true statements:

1. Primary waves can move through liquids, solids, and gases - This statement is true. P-waves are longitudinal waves and can travel through all states of matter.

2. Primary waves travel to fewer places on Earth's surface - This statement is false. P-waves can travel through the entire Earth and are detected at many points on the Earth's surface.

3. Secondary waves are faster than Primary waves - This statement is false. P-waves travel faster than S-waves.

4. Secondary waves can travel through solids only - This statement is true. S-waves are shear waves and can only travel through solids.

In conclusion, the true statements are:

• Primary waves can move through liquids, solids, and gases.
• Secondary waves can travel through solids only.