Question

Assertion (A): The P waves cause the maximum damage.

Reason (R): The amplitude of L waves is the highest.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct reason for A.

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct reason for А.

• A is true and R is false.

• A is false and R is true.

Answer 1

A is false and R is true.

Explanation:

P waves are primary waves and are less damaging; L waves have the highest amplitude and cause the maximum destruction in earthquakes. Hence, P waves do not cause maximum damage though L waves do have the highest amplitude and cause most damage.