Question

Which statement is true about S-waves?

A They are the slowest selsmic waves.
B They travel only through solids.
They are the first to be detected by
seismometers.
D They can travel through solids and
liquids.

please help

Answer 1

B They travel only through solids.

Step-by-step explanation:

Seismic s-waves are also known as secondary or shear-waves. They are elastic waves that travels within a body.

• At a seismic station, they are the second set of waves to arrive after the primary - waves.
• They can only pass through solid bodies as fluids cannot be sheared.
• The above mentioned property makes them very useful in determining the interior property of the earth.
• They are not the slowest seismic waves.