Seudónimo Seudónimo
  • 01-03-2016
  • Physics
contestada

Which waves arrive at a seismograph first? a. P waves b. S waves c. transverse waves d. surface waves

Respuesta :

marygraves marygraves
  • 01-03-2016
I believe the answer is a, primary waves 
Answer Link
Аноним Аноним
  • 05-11-2020

Answer:

The P wave is designated the primary preliminary wave because it is the first to arrive at a seismic station after an earthquake. It travels at a speed usually less than 6 kilometers per second in the Earth's crust and jumps to 13 kilometers per second through the core.

Explanation:

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is the ethnic makeup of Brazil
Solve for r 23=r+11?
f(x)=x find k(x) = 3f(x+1)-6
The diagrams show the movement of particles for two substances. Which best compares the temperatures of the substances? Substance X has the highest temperat
Karyn has 14 coins that have a value of $1.20. She only has dimes and nickels. How many nickels does Kaenlyn have?
Does glycolysis need atp
Most cultures use colors as symbols for moods or behavior. What does the word symbols mean? stands for something else stands for a person stands for a type of c
pls answer question 8
Which of the following objects would require the use of a small-scale model? A. An atom. B. The planet Saturn. C.The highway system in Florida. D. The path of
One end of a rope is tied to the handle of a horizontally-oriented and uniform door. a force f is applied to the other end of the rope as shown in the drawing.