Question

What happens to an earthquake's S-waves when they strike the core?

A) They bounce off
B) They are absorbed
C) The change into P-waves
D) They change into L-waves

Answer 1

Answer:

B) They are absorbed

Explanation:

When they hit the liquid core, S-waves are no longer able to be detected. While P-waves bounce off the liquid core, S-waves are absorbed at the core.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) They are absorbed

Explanation:

B is correct because S waves can only travel through solid materials.  When they hit liquid materials they are absorbed in and undetectable.