This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Explain why S waves are unable to pass through the outer core. What will be an ideal ... (Read 35 times)

newyorker26

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 536
on: Jul 16, 2018
Explain why S waves are unable to pass through the outer core.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match the heat transfer mechanisms to the correct description of how heat is transported in or from the Earth.
 
  A) Heat is transported away from Earth and into outer space.
  B) Heat flows between two materials in contact with each other.
  C) Warm, low-density materials rise and cool, high-density materials sink.
 
  1) Convection
  2) Conduction
  3) Radiation


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ryrychapman11

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: S waves cannot pass through the outer core because it is liquid. Because S waves are shear waves, they propagate energy by shifting intergrown mineral crystals. Since the mineral crystals in a liquid are not connected, they cannot be shifted to transfer the energy.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) C 2) B 3) A


newyorker26

  • Member
  • Posts: 536
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

lcapri7

  • Member
  • Posts: 350
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

The internal structures of the outer, middle, and inner ear. The internal structures of the outer, middle, and inner ear.
An experimentally made Oldowan type core. An experimentally made Oldowan type core.
EKG Waves EKG Waves
Light Waves in the Electromagnetic Spectrum Light Waves in the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Simple harmonic motion also forms the basis for understanding mechanical waves Simple harmonic motion also forms the basis for understanding mechanical waves
Processes of the Middle and Upper Troposphere: Rossby Waves and Vorticity Processes of the Middle and Upper Troposphere: Rossby Waves and Vorticity
Video: Inflammation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library