UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q35

Geography

Easy · Seismic waves

With reference to seismic waves generated by an earthquake, consider the following statements:

1. P-waves are the first to be recorded by a seismograph.

2. P-waves are longitudinal in nature, with particle vibration parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

3. S-waves cause particles to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

How many of the statements given above are correct?