Multiple Choice
A "Slinky" toy is made up of a long flexible spring.The analogous wave to the primary (P) wave produced in an earthquake would be generated by moving the end of the spring
A) round and round,in a circular motion perpendicular to the axis of the spring.
B) in a twisting motion back and forth,thereby tightening and loosening the spiral of the spring.
C) side to side,in a direction perpendicular to the spring.
D) back and forth in a direction along the spring.
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