If a P-Wave Is Traveling Through the Earth and Encounters

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a P-wave is traveling through the Earth and encounters a molten magma chamber,what will happen to the velocity of the P-wave?

• A) It will decrease.
• B) It will increase.
• C) It will stay at a constant speed.
• D) It will drop to zero.

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