_________ waves travel only through solids;on reaching liquid or gas,the _______ wave energy is reflected back into rock or is converted to another form.
A)S-
B)P-
C)Rossby-
D)Q-

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S-waves, or secondary waves, can only travel through solids. When they encounter liquid or gas, their energy is either reflected back into the solid material or converted into another form of wave, such as P-waves. This property is a fundamental concept in the study of seismic waves and earthquake physics.

_________ Waves Travel Only Through Solids;on Reaching Liquid or Gas,the