19.3.1.b - Secondary (S) Waves
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What type of materials can Secondary (S) waves travel through?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of S waves.
Are Secondary waves faster or slower than Primary (P) waves?
💡 Hint: Think about their behavior during earthquakes.
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Which type of seismic wave requires a solid medium to travel?
💡 Hint: Think about the movement of fluids.
True or False: S waves travel faster than P waves.
💡 Hint: Remember how they are classified in terms of speed.
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Imagine an area is experiencing heavy seismic activity but only P waves are detected and no S waves. What geological implications might this have?
💡 Hint: Consider what liquids do to wave propagation.
Design a basic framework for a building in a seismic zone. How would the presence of S waves influence your design choices?
💡 Hint: Think about flexible materials and building shape.
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