Question 3
Suppose you and your friend are on the moon. Will you be able to hear any sound produced by your friend?

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Solution

No, because sound waves need a medium through which they can propagate. Since there is no material medium on the moon due to the absence of atmosphere, you cannot hear any sound on the moon.

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