Question

Which of these statements best explains why P waves arrive earlier than S waves at the seismic station?

S waves are generated after P waves arrive at the surface.

S waves make longer lines on the seismogram than P waves.

P waves are created first and S waves originate from P waves when they are reflected by solid rocks.

P waves move straight through all medium and S waves move only through solids in a curvy motion.

@plohrr

Answer 1

well p waves can move through solid rock and a liquid medium, and s waves can only move through solid rock. we feel the s waves in an earthquake.

Answer 2

all of the statements are pretty curvy tho, and if i had t give you a best answer id say B

Answer 3

I was doing some research and I was going with B as well Just wanted another opinion , thank you very much :)

Answer 4

anytime :)