PHYSICS - Astrophysics - Waves and the Earth (S and P waves)

The video explores how earthquakes help us understand Earth's structure. It discusses the depths of the deepest mine and hole drilled, and how seismic waves provide insights into Earth's layers. P waves and S waves are explained, highlighting their travel through solids and liquids. The video concludes with the discovery of Earth's layered structure, including a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.

What does the P wave shadow suggest about the Earth's core?

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Describe the structure of the Earth as concluded from the study of S and P waves.

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