Which of the following describes the relationship between P and S waves and the epicenter?

The farther away the P and S waves are on a seismogram, the further the epicenter.

The closer together the P and S waves are on a seismogram, the further the epicenter.

If the S wave comes before the P wave, the further away the epicenter.

If the S wave comes before the P wave, the closer the epicenter.

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Briana Mercado

Biology

22 May, 16:27

Which of the following describes the relationship between P and S waves and the epicenter?

The farther away the P and S waves are on a seismogram, the further the epicenter.

The closer together the P and S waves are on a seismogram, the further the epicenter.

If the S wave comes before the P wave, the further away the epicenter.

If the S wave comes before the P wave, the closer the epicenter.

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Britney · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the last option. The relationship between P and S waves and the epicenter would be best described by the statement that if the S wave comes before the P wave, the closer the epicenter. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.