Type of P- waves & S- waves- Indian and World Geography

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. P- waves are longitudinal waves
2. S- waves are transverse waves.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Published on 05 Apr 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
P- waves are like sound waves while S-waves are like light waves.

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