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Mechanical & Non-Mechanical Waves

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Which of the following waves does not travel in vacuum?

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Seismic waves

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X-rays

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Light

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Radio waves

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Solution

The correct option is A Seismic waves
Light, X-rays and radio waves are electromagnetic waves. They do not require medium for their propagation. They can travel through vacuum, seismic waves are mechanical waves. They require medium for their propagation. They do not travel in vacuum.

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