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11. Which statement accurately describes a P

wave?
A. A P wave moves particles up and down
or side to side.
B.AP wave can travel through liquids.
C. AP wave travels more slowly than an S
wave.
D. A P wave can move through solid rock
only.

User Gleng
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Answer:

B. A P wave can travel through liquids.

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User Lhumanl
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Answer:

B) P wave can travel through liquids

P waves stand for pressure waves or primary waves. P waves are the first waves signal during the earthquake.P wave can travel through any media , the media can be liquid, gas and solid. P waves can not move the particles side to side and up and down.

User Shahid Malik
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