Which of the following is not a characteristic of S waves?
A.They travel more slowly than P waves
B.They temporarily change the volume of materials by compression and expansion
C.They shake particles at right angles to the direction the waves travel
D.They cannot be transmitted through air or water.

Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of S waves?
A.They travel more slowly than P waves
B.They temporarily change the volume of materials by compression and expansion
C.They shake particles at right angles to the direction the waves travel
D.They cannot be transmitted through air or water.

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@Ms-Brains Please help! :)

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@563blackghost  Can you suggest one that might be right?

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I know A is not right...

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Because they are slower than P waves....

563blackghost · Answer

D is also true they only travel through rock.

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So its either B or C

563blackghost · Answer

I do believe C is true.

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Oooooh you know I think your right... Thank you!

563blackghost · Answer

no problem :)

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Ill let you know what I got in a sec...

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I got 7/8 we were right! Thank you!