Which Waves Indicate the Most Extensive Shadow? Why

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which waves indicate the most extensive shadow? Why?

• A)P waves-because they cannot travel through the liquid outer core
• B)P waves-because they cannot travel through the solid inner core
• C)S waves-because they cannot travel through the liquid outer core
• D)S waves-because they cannot travel through the solid inner core

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