S-waves of earthquake can only pass through ______________.
A
Solids
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B
Liquids
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C
Gases
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Solids S-Waves or secondary waves are also called transverse or distortional waves. These are analogous to water ripples or light waves wherein the particles move at right angles to the rays. S- Wave cannot pass through liquid materials. It can only pass through solids.