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Earth Processes & Natural Hazards (World)Earthquakes & Volcanoes
P waves speed vs S waves:
- A.P waves are faster than S wavesCorrect answer
- B.S waves are faster than P waves
- C.Both travel at the same speed
- D.Speed depends on the magnitude of earthquake
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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: P waves (Primary waves) are faster than S waves (Secondary waves) and are the first to arrive at a seismograph station.