How are P waves and S waves alike?
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How are P waves and S waves alike?
Movement of Energy:
P waves and S waves are waves of energy produced by an earthquake or an explosion within the earth. These waves do not cause the destruction of buildings and land in an earthquake. Compared to the S waves, P waves travel faster through the earth.
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View this answerP waves and S waves are alike because they are both types of seismic waves produced by the sharp movement of rocks within the earth. Both P and S...
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