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P waves and S waves are alike in that they __________.



travel in the same manner



travel through solids



compress particles of solids



twist and distort solid objects


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metchelle

The correct answer that would best complete the given statement above would be the first option. P waves and S waves are alike in that they travel in the same manner. P and S waves are the categories of the vibrations of earthquakes. They both travel in the Earth's surface. Hope this answer helps.

Answer;

travel through solids

P waves and S waves are alike in that they both travel through solids.

Explanation;

  • P-waves and S-waves are types of seismic waves. These waves are produced during an earthquake, that transmit energy released around the earth.
  • P-waves travel the fastest and also travel through solids, liquids and gases. They are push and pull waves and thus they cause rock particles to move back and forth.
  • S-wave son the other hand arrive at a given point after the p-waves. They do not travel as fast as P-waves. They travel through solids but not in liquids and gases. S -waves cause the rocks to move side to side.

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