Sound can travel through _____________.

gases only

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vacuum

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liquids and gases only

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solids, liquids and gases

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Solution

The correct option is D
solids, liquids and gases

A mechanical wave requires medium to propagate. Hence, it is not capable of transmitting its energy through vacuum.

A sound wave is an example of mechanical wave. It can propagate through all the three mediums solids, liquids and gases. However, it is incapable of travelling through vacuum.

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