How are P waves different from S waves?(1 point)

Question

Responses

P waves cause damage, and S waves do not cause damage.
P waves cause damage, and S waves do not cause damage.

P waves move under Earth’s surface, and S waves move along Earth’s surface.
P waves move under Earth’s surface, and S waves move along Earth’s surface.

P waves travel slowly, and S waves travel quickly.
P waves travel slowly, and S waves travel quickly.

P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.

Answer 1

The correct response is: P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down.

P waves (primary waves) are longitudinal waves that compress and extend the material they move through, while S waves (secondary waves) are transverse waves that cause movement perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.