T1inalexiaovebug
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  • 04-06-2016
  • Physics
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P-waves and S-waves are also known as
a. surface waves.
b. ground waves.
c. transverse waves.
d. seismic waves.

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garzzza
garzzza garzzza
  • 05-06-2016
transverse waves , seismic waves
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gomezgerman032 gomezgerman032
  • 24-01-2020

Answer:

d. seismic waves and c. transverse waves.

Explanation:

Hi, S waves are also known as transverse waves. The S stands for secondary wave because is the second arrival on an earthquake seismogram.  

P waves are also known as seismic waves in seismology. The P Stands for primary wave because is the wave that has the highest velocity.

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