Question

Differentiate between p-wave and the s-wave​

Answer 1

Answer:

Because of their wave movement, P waves travel through any kind of material, whether it is a solid, liquid or gas. On the other hand, S waves only move through solids and are stopped by liquids and gases.

Answer 2

P waves                                                             S waves

The first wave to hit seismographs     Second waves to hit seismographs

They are compression waves             They are shear waves

Can move through solids and liquids    Can only move through solids

Shake the medium in the direction      Shake the medium in the direction          in which they are propagating               perpendicular to which they are                                  .                                                             moving.