Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct about earthquakes? a. P-waves vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave. b. The S-waves are similar to sound waves, they travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials. c. The P-waves arrive at the surface with some time lag.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and b

  5. All of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer, as this statement is correct about P-waves.

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