Question
how are P waves and S waves different from each other?
A. p waves move under earths surface, and s waves move along earths surface
B. p waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and s waves move up ans down
C. P waves travel slowly and S waves travel quickly
D. P waves causes damage, S waves do not cause damage
A. p waves move under earths surface, and s waves move along earths surface
B. p waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and s waves move up ans down
C. P waves travel slowly and S waves travel quickly
D. P waves causes damage, S waves do not cause damage
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **B. P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.**
Here's a breakdown of the differences between P waves (primary waves) and S waves (secondary waves):
- **P waves** are compressional waves that move by pushing and pulling the ground in the same direction as the wave travels. They can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
- **S waves** are shear waves that move the ground perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, typically causing the ground to move up and down or side to side. S waves can only travel through solids.
The other options are not accurate representations of the differences between P waves and S waves.
Here's a breakdown of the differences between P waves (primary waves) and S waves (secondary waves):
- **P waves** are compressional waves that move by pushing and pulling the ground in the same direction as the wave travels. They can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
- **S waves** are shear waves that move the ground perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, typically causing the ground to move up and down or side to side. S waves can only travel through solids.
The other options are not accurate representations of the differences between P waves and S waves.