Multiple Choice
S waves are more restricted in their possible paths through Earth compared to P waves. This is because S waves:
A) are attenuated (lose energy) rapidly as they travel through Earth.
B) are transverse waves and cannot penetrate far into liquid matter.
C) are longitudinal waves and thus cannot penetrate far into liquid matter.
D) do not refract, unlike P waves.
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