Which statement about seismic waves is FALSE?
A)Both S and P waves can be detected by seismographs.
B)Close to the epicenter, both S and P waves can be recorded.
C)P waves travel faster, so the gap between their arrival times gives the source's distance.
D)Only P waves can be detected in the shadow zone.
E)S waves are blocked by the fluid outer core and cannot be observed on the other side of theplanet from the epicenter.

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This statement is false because both P and S waves can be detected in the shadow zone, but S waves will be significantly weakened and delayed compared to P waves. This statement is false as both P and S waves can be detected in the shadow zone, but with reduced amplitudes.

Which Statement About Seismic Waves Is FALSE