What causes the velocity of a P-wave to slow down when it enters the outer core?
A) The outer core is a much more dense material than the mantle.
B) The outer core is a much less dense material than the mantle.
C) The outer core is liquid, and thus the wave slows down.
D) The P-wave no longer has to compete with the S-wave for energy.
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