O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q191 Mark

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?

Aelectromagnetic

Blongitudinal

Csound

Dtransverse

✓ Correct answer

D: transverse

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