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S-WAVES

Which of the following does not allow S-waves to pass through?

a. solid rocks

C. water

b. magma

d. air

ANSWER

Amongst the given choices above the correct answer is letter C. water.

WHY THO?

S-waves are the sort of wave that needs compact and rigid medium to travel through or propàgate that's why it can't travel through a liquid, because liquids lack rigidity and she-er strength.

S-WAVE SHADOW ZONE

This is also the main reason why S-waves stóp to a halt and cannot go beyond the outer core, because the outer core is almost liquid in composition.

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