Which of the following is/are the correct characteristic(s) of primary seismic wave?
A. It is a longitudinal and compressional wave
B. It is analogous to sound waves
C. It travels with faster speed through solids but slowly through liquids
D. All the above three
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The characteristic(s) of primary seismic wave are that it is a longitudinal and compressional wave, it is analogous to sound waves and it travels with faster speed through solids but slowly through liquids. Primary waves (P- waves) are compressional waves that are longitudinal in nature.Related Questions on Lithosphere
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