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Question

Select the correct statement.

  1. P-waves are slower than S- waves.
  2. S-waves are faster than P-waves.
  3. The speed of both S and P waves is same.
  4. P-waves are faster than S -waves.

The correct answer is: P-waves are faster than S -waves.

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