Consider the following statements about P and S waves 1 P waves also known as primary waves can trav...........

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Consider the following statements about P and S waves:

1.P waves, also known as primary waves can travel through all solid, liquid and gaseous mediums

2.S waves, also known as secondary waves can travel through only solid medium.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Neither 1 nor 2

P waves, also known as primary waves, can travel through all solid, liquid, and gaseous mediums.

This statement is correct. P waves are compressional waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. They are the fastest seismic waves.

S waves, also known as secondary waves, can travel through only a solid medium.

This statement is incorrect. S waves are shear waves that can only travel through solids. They cannot pass through liquids or gases.

Therefore, the correct option is 4 (Neither 1 nor 2).

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