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What types of seismic waves are likely to travel through the outer core?

Both S and P, because the outer core is liquid
Both S and P, because the outer core is solid
P but not S, because the outer core is liquid
P but not S, because the outer core is solid

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C. P but not S, because the outer core is liquid
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The correct answer is C
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