JHELP!!!
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of S waves? (1 point)
They travel more slowly than P waves.
They temporarily change the volume of material by compression and expansion.
They shake particles at right angles to the direction the waves travel.
They cannot be transmitted through water or air.

Question

JHELP!!!
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of S waves?  (1 point)
They travel more slowly than P waves.
They temporarily change the volume of material by compression and expansion.
They shake particles at right angles to the direction the waves travel.
They cannot be transmitted through water or air.

anonymous · Answer

Slower than P waves, "second" to arrive hence "secondary".
Conducted as a shearing motion.
Will not travel through liquids or gas because these materials lack shear strength.