P waves are compressional waves, while S waves are transverse waves.
P waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, while S waves cannot travel through liquids.
how are P waves different from S waves
P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down
P waves move under earths surface and S waves move along earths surface
P waves cause damage and S waves do not cause damage
P waves travel slowly and S waves travel quickly
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