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Physics · Oct / Nov 2017 · Paper 11 · Question 19

5054General properties of waves

An earthquake wave travels through the solid surface of the Earth from east to west. The solid surface vibrates in a north-south direction. How can the earthquake wave be described?

  1. Aelectromagnetic
  2. Blongitudinal
  3. Csound
  4. Dtransverse

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Correct answer: D. transverse

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