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P-waves of earthquake can pass through _________.

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solid, liquid, gas
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solid
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liquid
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gas
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The correct option is A solid, liquid, gas
P- Waves or the primary waves are also known as longitudinal or compressional waves. It can pass through solid, liquid and gas. P- waves travel at the fastest speed through solid materials. Though these also pass through liquid and gaseous materials their speed is slowed down.

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