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Which of the following is true regarding Earthquake waves ?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. P-waves vibrate Perpendicular to the direction of the wave
  2. S-waves vibrate perpendicular to the wave direction in the vertical plane
  3. S-waves is parallel to the wave direction
  4. None of these

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: S-waves vibrate perpendicular to the wave direction in the vertical plane