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Which earthquake body waves arrive first at the surface?
AP-waves
BS-waves
CLove waves
DRayleigh
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. P-waves
1. They are also called primary waves.
2. P-waves move fastest and arrive first.
3. They are similar to sound waves.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 3, Interior of the Earth._
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