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Question 6 • LA-Physical Science B-CR

Longitudinal seismic waves are known as

Answer
A
primary waves.
B
secondary waves.
C
surface waves.
D
transverse waves.

Explanation

Longitudinal seismic waves make particles vibrate back and forth in the same direction the wave travels. They arrive before other seismic waves, so they are called primary waves. Therefore, the correct choice is primary waves.

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