Sound does not propagate in vacuum.

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The correct option is A
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Sound is produced when a body vibrates, these vibrations of the body are transmitted in a medium in the form of waves from one place to another. In vacuum, there are no particles to vibrate. Therefore, sound can not propogate in vacuum.

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

Statement 2 : Sound does not propagate in vacuum, as it does not have particles to vibrate.

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.

State true or false.
Similar to sound, light can also not travel in vacuum.

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