What are the differences between P-waves and S-waves? What will be an ideal response?
P-waves are primary waves; they arrive first to a seismograph because they are the fastest. They are
compressional and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. S-waves are secondary waves; they
arrive second to a seismograph. They are shear waves because they move the material perpendicular to
the direction of travel. S-waves can only travel through solids.
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