A mechanical wave that propagates within the medium.
There are two major types of body waves:
| Primary body waves (p-wave) | Secondary body wave (s-wave) |
|---|---|
| strain oscillations along the direction of propagation | strain oscillations transverse to direction of propagation |
See also
Physics / Mechanics / Continuum mechanics / Mechanical waves
[ Surface wave ] [ p-wave ] [ s-wave ]