Which of the following is not a characteristic of s waves? . a. they travel more slowly than p waves. b. they are also called longitudinal waves. c. they shake particles at right angles to their direction of travel. d. they cannot be transmitted through water or air.

"They are also called longitudinal waves" is the one among the following choices given in the question that is not a characteristic of S waves. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". I hope that this answer has helped you.

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