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Interior of the Earth
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Longitudinal Waves |
Transverse Waves |
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(i)In these waves, particles move to and fro in the direction of the waves. |
(i)In these waves, particles move at right angles to the direction of the wave motion. |
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(ii)These are known as Primary waves or P-waves or sound waves. |
(ii)These are known as Secondary waves or S-waves. |
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(iii)These waves can travel through liquid, solid and gaseous media. |
(iii)These waves travel only in solid media. |
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