This diagram covers P-Waves vs S-Waves within Seismic Waves for GCSE Physics. Revise Seismic Waves in Waves for GCSE Physics with 13 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 14 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
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Section 3 of 14
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13 questions
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15 flashcards
📊 P-Waves vs S-Waves
Figure 1: P-waves are longitudinal and pass through all media; S-waves are transverse and cannot pass through liquids
KEY EVIDENCE: S-waves don't reach the opposite side of Earth from an earthquake. This proves the outer core is liquid — S-waves cannot travel through liquids!