S, or Shear, Waves

question 57

Multiple Choice

S, or shear, waves:

• A) are faster than P waves.
• B) move through solids, liquids, and gases.
• C) move along the Earth's surface only.
• D) are characterized by particle movement perpendicular to direction of wave propagation.

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