Earthquake waves-S and P waves

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What causes P and S waves?

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Earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What are P and S waves classified as?

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Body waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What type of wave is a P wave?

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P wave.

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What are P waves also known as?

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Primary waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What type of waves are P waves?

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Compression waves.

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What is the main difference between P waves and S waves?

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P waves are longitudinal (compression) waves, while S waves are transverse (shear) waves.

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How do P waves travel through the Earth?

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P waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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How do S waves travel through the Earth?

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S waves can only travel through solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the speed comparison between P waves and S waves?

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P waves travel faster than S waves.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What is the first wave type detected by seismographs during an earthquake?

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P waves.