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How have scientists determined that the outer core of Earth is liquid?

A. P-waves speed up in the outer core.
B. P-waves dont travel though the outer core.
C. S-waves come to a complete stop in the outer core.
D. S-waves slow down and then speed up in the outer core.

2007-01-20 00:40:28 · 3 answers · asked by ursake_lastresort 1 in Science & Mathematics Earth Sciences & Geology

3 answers

C. S-waves or shear waves cannot travel thru liquid.

2007-01-23 15:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by kahala 2 · 0 0

No direct S waves since they cannot travel through a liquid.

2007-01-20 02:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by lynn y 3 · 0 0

Right direction: -------------------->

2007-01-20 16:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by Satan's Own™ 5 · 0 0

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