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The outer core is a liquid, composed mostly of iron and nickel.
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Why do s waves stop when they reach the liquid outer core?
Shear waves cannot be transmitted through a liquid (or gas).
IS FISH A Solid liquid or a gas?
gas
What is the change of state from liquid to a solid?
Solid --> Liquid = melting Other changes of state: Solid --> Gas = sublimation Gas --> Solid = deposition Liquid --> Solid = freezing/solidification Gas --> Liquid = condensation Liquid --> Gas = vaporization
Which are faster s waves and p waves or surface waves?
The fast is primary wave which travels through liguid, solid and gas. This how Geologist know the outer core is liquid. Secondary waves travel through only solid. The primary wave are the first to reach the seismograph.
How many forms of water are there?
There are three, solid, liquid, and gas. There are three, solid, liquid, and gas. There are three, solid, liquid, and gas.
Is the earth's outer core a solid liquid or gas?
Liquid!
Is the outer core solid liquid gas?
Mantle
Is the core a solid liquid or a gas?
the inner core is mainly made as a solid. its like the rest besides outer core.
Is the inner core a liquid a solid or a gas?
the inner core is mainly made as a solid. its like the rest besides outer core.
What prevents the outer core from changing to a gas or the inner core from melting to a liquid?
The immense pressure on the core raises melting and boiling points of the metal, allowing the outer core to reman liquid and the inner core to remain solid.
Is earth a solid or gas?
If by "earth" you mean dirt, then solid. If by "earth" you mean our planet Earth, then it is liquid, solid, and gas. Our planet has multiple layers. The inner core is a solid. The outer core is molten (semi-liquid), the mantle is solid, and the atmosphere is a gas.
Is earth a fiery ball of gas?
No, the Earth's inner core is a solid ball, the outer core a liquid; mostly made of iron and nickel.
Is the inner core solid or liquid or gas?
No gas. A solid surrounded by liquid. All metal.
Is the inner core made of solid liquid or gas?
The inner core is solid.
What state of matter is the outer core?
The state of matter the outer core is, is liquid.
What prevents the outer core from changing to a gas and the inner core to a liquid?
pressure
Is Jupiter made up of solid liquid or gas?
It is mostly gas, but it has a solid core.
