Which statement accurately describes a p wave?

a. a p wave moves particles up and down or side to side.
b. a p wave can move through solid rock only.
c. a p wave can travel through liquids.
d. a p wave travels more slowly than an s wave.

C. A P wave can travel through liquids.

Explanation:

P waves can travel through any type of a material whether solid, liquid or gases because of their wave movement. On the other hand S-waves can only travel through solids.S waves are slower than  P waves and can only move through solid rock and not through any liquid or gaseous medium. Therefore s-waves are shear waves.

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