S-waves, or secondary waves, are a type of seismic wave that cannot travel through liquids. Given this property, S-waves can only travel through solid materials. Therefore, S-waves can pass through:
- Inner core
- Mantle
- Crust
S-waves cannot travel through the outer core, as it is liquid. So, the correct answer from your options is:
Inner core, outer core, and mantle (though this option is misleading because S-waves do not travel through the outer core, so it is not a viable option).
The more correct interpretation based on the understanding of S-wave propagation is:
Inner core, mantle, and crust (S-waves pass through these layers). However, such an option was not provided in your initial list. If you have another choice or need clarification, please provide that context.
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