Question
Which statement accurately describes a P wave?
Question 14 options:
A)
A P wave can move through solid rock only.
B)
A P wave travels more slowly than an S wave.
C)
A P wave moves particles up and down or side to side.
D)
A P wave can travel through liquids.
Question 14 options:
A)
A P wave can move through solid rock only.
B)
A P wave travels more slowly than an S wave.
C)
A P wave moves particles up and down or side to side.
D)
A P wave can travel through liquids.
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The statement that accurately describes a P wave is:
**D) A P wave can travel through liquids.**
P waves (primary waves) are compressional waves that can travel through solids and liquids, while S waves (secondary waves) can only travel through solids.
**D) A P wave can travel through liquids.**
P waves (primary waves) are compressional waves that can travel through solids and liquids, while S waves (secondary waves) can only travel through solids.
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