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SIMILARITIES OF P WAVES AND S WAVES

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Answer:

Primary waves, also known as P waves or pressure waves, are longitudinal compression waves similar to the motion of a slinky (SF Fig. 7.1 A). Secondary waves, or S waves, are slower than P waves.

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SF Table 7.1.

Mineral Basalt

P wave velocity (m/s) 5000-6000

S wave velocity (m/s) 2800-3400

Density (g/cm3) 2.7-3.1