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Primary waves as they travel like a worm, compressing and then expanding
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∙ 14y agoThe fastest wave is a Tsunami .
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∙ 14y agoLongitudinal ('P' phase).
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∙ 12y agoP-waves are the fastest body waves.
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∙ 12y agoPrimary waves (P)
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∙ 14y agoP-waves.
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∙ 13y agoP-Waves
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Which seismic waves travel the fastest?
Primary (P) waves are the fastest. Followed by secondary (S) waves, then surface waves. P waves
What waves move the fastest?
Electromagnetic waves.
What seismic waves move the fastest?
P waves
What is the first type of wave in an earthquake called?
P waves go first, and are fastest. (Primary Waves). S waves go second, and are next fastest. (Surface Waves). Surface waves go last, and although slowest are also most destructive.
Which earthquake waves are the fastest?
P wave
Which seismic waves travel the fastest?
Primary (P) waves are the fastest. Followed by secondary (S) waves, then surface waves. P waves
Are surface waves the fastest seismic waves?
No, they are in fact the slowest! The fastest seismic waves are P-waves.
What earthquakes waves are the fastest?
P or Primary waves are the fastest earthquake or seismic waves.
What waves move the fastest?
Electromagnetic waves.
What are fastest body waves?
P-waves.
Where do mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves travel fastest?
Mechanical waves travel fastest in mechanically-most-dense media. Electromagnetic waves travel fastest in optically-least-dense media.
Do primary waves travel fastest?
Yes they are the fastest!
What earthquake waves is the fastest?
The first wave is the fastest
What are 3 waves a wave can interact?
primary waves are the fastest waves
What is the fastest of the seismic waves?
p waves aka primary waves
What seismic waves move the fastest?
P waves
Do sound waves trave their fastest in solids?
Yes. Sound waves travel fastest through solids.
