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?