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In Physics / High School | 2025-07-04

Which object can an S wave travel through?
A. air
B. magma
C. soil
D. water

Asked by madisongarcia537

Answer (2)

S waves, which are seismic waves, can only travel through solid materials. Out of the options provided, S waves can travel through soil effectively. They do not travel through fluids like air or water. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

S waves can only travel through solid materials, making the correct answer soil . They do not propagate through liquids such as air, magma, or water. Understanding the movement of S waves is crucial in geology and seismology for analyzing the Earth's structure.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06