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Introduction to Sound Waves

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State whether true or false :
A medium is not necessary for the propagation of sound.

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Sound is a mechanical wave and propagation of mechanical wave is possible only when there is a medium. So medium is necessary for propagation of sound.
Hence the given statement is false.

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