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Q · Earthquakemedium · 45s
What are primary (P) waves in an earthquake?
TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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P-waves are the fastest seismic waves generated during an earthquake, traveling through solids, liquids, and gases by compressing and expanding the material. They are the first to be detected by seismographs and usually cause less damage due to their motion.
Final Answer: Option C - Compressional waves traveling fastest