Question

How are P waves different from S waves?(1 point) Responses 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 push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down. P waves push and pull in the same direction as the wave, and S waves move up and down. P waves cause damage, and S waves do not cause damage. P waves cause damage, and S waves do not cause damage. P waves travel slowly, and S waves travel quickly.

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 expand the material they move through, while S waves (secondary waves) are transverse waves that move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, causing the ground to move up and down or side to side.