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S-waves of earthquake can only pass through ______________.

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Solids
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Liquids
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Gases
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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.

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