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The velocity of sound in vacuum is

A
332 ms1
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228 ms1
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C
330 ms1
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D
Zero
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Solution

The correct option is B Zero
Sound waves are mechanical waves. Mechanical waves need medium and elasticity to propagate in the medium. Therefore in the vaccum speed of sound waves will be zero.
So answer "D" is correct.

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