Question

Which seismic waves can travel through liquid medium? 

Options

• Primary waves   

• Secondary Waves 

• Surface waves     

• Oceanic waves   

Answer 1

Primary waves   

Explanation:

Seismic waves are the waves of energy caused by the sudden breaking of rock within the earth. Seismic waves can be classified into body waves and surface waves. Body waves can be further classified into primary waves and secondary waves. Primary waves can travel through any medium, whereas, secondary waves pass through solid medium only.