If a P-wave is traveling through Earth and encounters a molten magma chamber,what will happen to the velocity of the P-wave?
A)It will slow down.
B)It will speed up.
C)It will stay at the same speed.
D)It will drop to zero.

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P-waves travel faster through solid rock than through molten magma. Therefore, when a P-wave encountered a molten magma chamber, it will slow down.

If a P-Wave Is Traveling Through Earth and Encounters a Molten