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Shear waves cannot be transmitted through a liquid (or gas).
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What property of the outer core might explain those behavior of the S waves?
The property of the outer core that explains the behavior of S waves is its liquid state. S waves cannot propagate through liquids, so when they reach the outer core, they are unable to travel through it, causing a shadow zone on the opposite side of the Earth. This helps confirm the existence of a liquid outer core.
How have scientist determined that the outer core of earth is liquid?
Scientists have determined that the outer core of Earth is liquid through seismic wave analysis. By studying the behavior of seismic waves as they pass through the Earth, scientists have found that S-waves are unable to travel through the outer core, indicating that it is liquid. This information has been crucial in our understanding of Earth's structure and dynamics.
Why do s waves stop when they reach the liquid outer core?
S-waves stop when they reach the liquid outer core because liquids are not able to support the shear stress required for S-waves to propagate. S-waves rely on the solid state of materials to move in a back-and-forth motion, which is impeded in a liquid. This change in medium properties causes the S-waves to be absorbed or converted into other wave types, such as P-waves.
What evidence has led scientists to conclude that the earth's outer core is liquid?
Because S waves can not go through the outer core.
How do you make an apple from rotting?
If you want it to stop rotting,cover the outer core and inner core with lemon juice.
How we can be confident that part of the Earth's core is liquid when we cannot see it or directly sample it?
Scientists use seismic waves from earthquakes to study the interior of the Earth. The behavior of these waves shows that a portion of the Earth's core is liquid. Additionally, experiments under extreme pressure and temperature conditions in laboratories support the idea of a liquid outer core based on the properties of iron and other materials under those conditions.
What happens the the p wave when they strike the inner core?
When the P wave strikes the inner core it bends and goes in a different direction.
What happens to S waves and P waves as they pass through the Earth's inner core?
As S waves encounter the Earth's inner core, they stop being transmitted because the inner core is solid and does not allow shear waves to pass through. P waves, on the other hand, experience a significant increase in velocity and refraction as they pass through the inner core.
Is it possible that the outer core will stop moving?
It is not only possible---it will stop moving at some point in the far distant future.
How do scientists know what the earths interior is like?
scientists can tell what the interior looks like by the different type of waves there is. scientists know that P (primary) waves can travel through any substance, and that S (secondary) waves can travel only through solids and stop at liquids when P waves slow down at liquids. when they monitor the p and s waves they realize that after a certain distance (2932 km) the s waves stop and p waves slow down. thus meaning it is in the liquefied outer core. but after a certain amount of time the p waves speed up again. this means it has left the outer core into the solid inner core.
What is the order from the center of the to the outside of the earth?
The layers of the Earth from the center outwards are the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust. The inner core is solid, composed mainly of iron and nickel. The outer core is liquid, made up of iron and nickel as well. The mantle is a solid layer that makes up the majority of the Earth's volume.
How do two parts of the core move?
The inner core is solid and rotates slightly faster than the rest of the Earth, while the outer core is liquid and moves due to convection currents driven by heat released from the inner core. These movements help generate Earth's magnetic field.
