Question

Which statement describes surface waves?

They arrive before S waves.
They travel faster than P waves.
They are produced by P and S waves.
They travel deep below Earth’s surface

Answer 1

Explanation:

In physics, a surface wave is a mechanical wave that propagates along the interface between differing media. A common example is gravity waves along the surface of liquids, such as ocean waves. ... Elastic surface waves can travel along the surface of solids, such as Rayleigh or Love waves.

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

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