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Which statement about seismic waves is FALSE?
A) S waves are blocked by the fluid outer core and cannot be observed on the other side of the planet from the epicenter.
B) Both S and P waves can be detected by seismographs.
C) Only P waves can be detected in the shadow zone.
D) Close to the epicenter, both S and P waves can be recorded.
E) P waves travel faster, so the gap between their arrival times gives the source's distance.
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You answered my question so timely, I really value that, thank you
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