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