Q. Which among the following statements is incorrect regarding the p- waves?

A
P waves are otherwise known as primary waves.
B
Both P & S are body waves.
C
P waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface.
D
P waves are similar to light waves
Solution:

A P-wave is one of the two main types of elastic body waves, called seismic waves in seismology, the first signal from an earthquake to arrive at a seismograph.

It may be transmitted through gases, liquids, or solids.

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