which object can an s wave travel through? air magma soil water

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Nature

S-waves can travel through solids but not through liquids or gases. Among the options listed, the only material that is a solid and can support shear motion is soil. Therefore:

  • Air: cannot
  • Magma: cannot (magma is liquid)
  • Soil: can
  • Water: cannot

In short: an S-wave can travel through soil.