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= Solution

A P-wave is longitudinal. For
$\widehat k=(\sin\theta,0,\cos\theta)$, its amplitude is
$$
\boxed{A=A_0(\sin\theta,0,\cos\theta)},
$$
parallel to the wavevector. Substitution gives $\omega=c_p\kappa$.

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