Why are P-waves received, but S-waves are not received by seismic stations located on the opposite side of Earth from an earthquake epicenter? 1. S-waves travel slower than P-waves. S-waves travel faster than P-waves. 3. Earth's inner core absorbs S-waves. 4. Earth's outer core absorbs S-waves. Submit Answer
Why are P-waves received, but S-waves are not received by seismic stations located on the opposite side of Earth from an earthquake epicenter? 1. S-waves travel slower than P-waves. S-waves travel faster than P-waves. 3. Earth's inner core absorbs S-waves. 4. Earth's outer core absorbs S-waves. Submit Answer
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![Why are P-waves received, but S-waves are not received by seismic stations located on the opposite side of Earth from an earthquake epicenter?
1.
S-waves travel slower than P-waves.
2.
S-waves travel faster than P-waves.
3.
Earth's inner core absorbs S-waves.
4.
Earth's outer core absorbs S-waves.
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S-waves travel slower than P-waves.
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Earth's inner core absorbs S-waves.
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Earth's outer core absorbs S-waves.
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