Explanation:P waves are compressional waves. Therefore, they too can travel through solids, liquids and gases. Shear waves can travel only through solids. Thus, S waves (which are a type of shear wave)will travel through solids and but will be absorbed by liquids and gases.
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Explanation:P waves are compressional waves. Therefore, they too can travel through solids, liquids and gases. Shear waves can travel only through solids. Thus, S waves (which are a type of shear wave)will travel through solids and but will be absorbed by liquids and gases.