Question

Why can no sound be heard on the Moon?

• A. Highly dense atmosphere blocks the sound.
• B. There is no atmosphere on the Moon.
• C. Both A and B.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B There is no atmosphere on the Moon.

Sound requires a medium to travel. However, there is no atmosphere on Moon, i.e., there is no medium for sound to travel. Hence, no sound can be heard on the Moon.