Question

Sound waves cannot pass through

• A. solid
• B. liquid
• C. gas
• D. vacuum

Answer 1

The correct option is D

vacuum

Explanation for the correct answer:

Option D: Vacuum.

1. A sound wave travels only through a medium.
2. Vacuum is not a medium. so, sound cannot travel through a vacuum.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A: Solid.

Solid is a type of medium through which a sound wave can travel.

Option B: Liquid.

The liquid is also a type of medium through which sound waves can travel.

Option C: Gas.

Gas is also a kind of medium through which sound can travel.

Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.