In the Following Graph,why Does the Line for S-Waves NOT

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the following graph,why does the line for S-waves NOT appear in the outer core?

• A)S-waves cannot travel through the outer core because it is solid.
• B)S-waves cannot travel through the outer core because it is liquid.
• C)S-waves disappear after being reflected at the core-mantle boundary.
• D)S-waves cannot travel that far into Earth due to the high amount of iron.

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