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How does the behaviour of s-waves and p-waves indicate the properties of the earth?.

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S waves are transverse and cannot travel through liquids. P waves are longitudinal and can travel through liquids. When an earthquake happens on one side of the Earth, P and S waves can be detected all around the world. S waves cannot be detected on the opposite side of the earth but can be detected at angles less than or equal to 90 degrees or slightly more. This is because there is a liquid core in the centre of the earth preventing the S waves from travelling to the direct opposite side of the Earth. P waves can be detected all around the world

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