Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are not correct?

  1. P - waves are the last waves to reach the earth's surface from the interior of the earth.
  2. L - waves are continued to the surface of the earth.
  3. S - waves are transverse in nature, similar to light waves.
  4. P - waves cannot transmit through liquids, which lack rigidity.

  1. Only 1 and 4

  2. Only 4

  3. Only 3 and 4

  4. Only 2, 3 and 4
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Explanation

P - waves are the first waves to reach the earth's surface from the interior of the earth. L - waves are one of the types of surface waves. S - waves are transverse in nature, similar to light waves. P - waves can transmit both through solids and liquids.

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