Which of the following are body waves generated during an earthquake?

1.P- wave

2.S- wave

3.Love wave

4.Raleigh wave

A1 & 2 only ✓ Correct

B1, 2 & 3 only

C2, 3 & 4 only

D3 & 4 only

Correct answer: (A) 1 & 2 only

Explanation

Body waves travelling through the earth's interior are the P-wave and the S-wave.

Statement 1, the P-wave, is a fast compressional body wave.

Statement 2, the S-wave, is a slower shear body wave.

Statement 3, the Love wave, is a surface wave, not a body wave.

Statement 4, the Rayleigh wave, is also a surface wave.

P-waves arrive first at seismographs because they travel fastest.

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