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.

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4 July, 12:20

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.

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Brenton · Answer 1

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.

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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.