Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

During an earthquake, P-waves and S-waves are generated in the ground. Which statement about these waves is correct?

  • AOnly P-waves are transverse waves.
  • BOnly P-waves are longitudinal waves.
  • CBoth P-waves and S-waves are longitudinal waves.
  • DBoth P-waves and S-waves are transverse waves.

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