what role does a medium play in the propagation of sound

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Sound is a mechanical wave and medium does play an important role in the propagation of sound. Sound is basically variations in the medium particles only. The speed of sound varies with the density, temperature and the pressure of the medium particles.

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Does sound wave requires a medium for its propagation?

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.

Why does sound require a medium to propagate why can't it propagate in vacuum?

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