71.1k views
1 vote
Which best describes the path of S-waves and P-waves?

A. S-waves travel through the earth's interior. P-waves travel along the surface of the earth's crust.
B. S-waves travel through solids or very dense, glassy liquids. P-waves travel through solids, liquids, and gasses.
C. S-waves travel along the surface of the earth's crust. P-waves travel through the earth's interior.
D. S-waves travel through solids, liquids, and gasses. P-waves travel through solids or very dense, glassy liquids.

User Idee
by
6.8k points

1 Answer

7 votes
the answer is B. P waves are Primary waves and therefore strong enough to pass through solids, liquids and gasses. S waves are secondary and a decent bit weaker than P waves.
User Linh
by
8.6k points

No related questions found