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In terms of corpuscular structure of the matter the p-wave is characterised by the fact that particles of the matter are moving along the p-wave travel direction (see Fig. 1).
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| Fig. 1.1. Plane p-wave | Fig. 1.2. |
Spheircal
P-wave can propagate through gases, liquids or solids and moves faster than other body waves (almost twice).
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