Which seismic wave travels only through solid materials? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which seismic wave travels only through solid materials?
A. S-wave
B. Rayleigh wave
C. Love wave
D. P-wave
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
S-waves (Secondary waves) can travel only through solids and cannot pass through liquids. This fact helped scientists determine that the Earth's outer core is liquid.

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