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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