Which best describes the path of S-waves and P-waves?

A. S-waves travel through the earth's interior. P-waves travel along the surface of the earth's crust.

B. S-waves travel through solids or very dense, glassy liquids. P-waves travel through solids, liquids, and gasses.

C. S-waves travel along the surface of the earth's crust. P-waves travel through the earth's interior.

D. S-waves travel through solids, liquids, and gasses. P-waves travel through solids or very dense, glassy liquids.

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Tate Barr

18 August, 21:25

Which best describes the path of S-waves and P-waves?

A. S-waves travel through the earth's interior. P-waves travel along the surface of the earth's crust.

B. S-waves travel through solids or very dense, glassy liquids. P-waves travel through solids, liquids, and gasses.

C. S-waves travel along the surface of the earth's crust. P-waves travel through the earth's interior.

D. S-waves travel through solids, liquids, and gasses. P-waves travel through solids or very dense, glassy liquids.

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Wayne Cooke · Answer 1

The answer is B. P waves are Primary waves and therefore strong enough to pass through solids, liquids and gasses. S waves are secondary and a decent bit weaker than P waves.