In the following graph,why does the line for S-waves NOT appear in the outer core?

A)S-waves cannot travel through the outer core because it is solid.
B)S-waves cannot travel through the outer core because it is liquid.
C)S-waves disappear after being reflected at the core-mantle boundary.
D)S-waves cannot travel that far into Earth due to the high amount of iron.

Question

In the following graph,why does the line for S-waves NOT appear in the outer core?

A)S-waves cannot travel through the outer core because it is solid. 
B)S-waves cannot travel through the outer core because it is liquid. 
C)S-waves disappear after being reflected at the core-mantle boundary. 
D)S-waves cannot travel that far into Earth due to the high amount of iron.

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The Answer is B

In the Following Graph,why Does the Line for S-Waves NOT