S-waves or the secondary waves can travel through which of the following mediums?

Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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Plasma

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Solution

The correct option is A Solid
Unlike P-waves, S-waves can only travel through solids. S-waves are slower than the P-waves and travel at a velocity of about 1 km to 8 km per second and that is why, they arrive at the surface with some time lag.

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