Question

Which wave type typically has a larger shadow zone compared to the other?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: S-waves

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “S-waves”.

The S-wave shadow zone is the larger of the two seismic shadow zones.

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