Does sound wave requires a medium for its propagation?

Yes

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Solution

The correct option is A
Yes

Sound is a disturbance that propagates through a medium in form of waves. It cannot propagate through vacuum since there are no particles to vibrate. Sound is a mechanical wave and always requires a medium for its propagation.

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Sound requires a material medium for its propagation while light does not require any material medium for its propagation.

The correct statement is :

(a) Sound and light both require medium for propagation

(b) Sound can travel in vacuum, but light can not

(d) Sound and light both can travel in vacuum.

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